Atlanta, Georgia vs. Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 31.8% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $191,124 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Atlanta, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher