Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 44.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $216,951 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Charlotte, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher