Akron, Ohio vs. Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 73.7% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $86,867 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Akron, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  79.3% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher