Rockaway township, New Jersey vs. Southport, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southport, North Carolina is 22.7% cheaper than Rockaway township, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,649 in Southport, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockaway township, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southport, North Carolina is cheaper than Rockaway township, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Southport
than in Rockaway township, New Jersey
Rockaway Township, NJ vs. Southport, NC
Compared to Rockaway Township, Southport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower