Hoover, Alabama vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 18.9% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $59,443 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Hoover, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher