Durham, North Carolina vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 41.8% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,831 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Durham, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  72.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher