Clearwater, Florida vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 27.0% more expensive than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $95,283 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Clearwater, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher