Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 21.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $121,680 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Piscataway
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Raleigh, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher