Secaucus, New Jersey vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 16.2% cheaper than Secaucus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,877 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Secaucus, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus, NJ vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Secaucus, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower