Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 3.7% more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,871 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ vs. Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Bridgewater, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower