Farmingdale, New Jersey vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 5.3% more expensive than Farmingdale, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $84,265 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmingdale, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Farmingdale, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Farmingdale, New Jersey
Farmingdale, NJ vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Farmingdale, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher