Andover, Massachusetts vs. Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 22.2% cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,914 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Andover, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower