Issaquah, Washington vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 21.1% cheaper than Issaquah, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,469 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Issaquah, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is cheaper than Issaquah, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Plainsboro
than in Issaquah, Washington
Issaquah, WA vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Issaquah, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.8% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower