Somerset, New Jersey vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 34.5% cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,748 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, NJ vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Somerset, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower