Jessup, Maryland vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 8.7% more expensive than Jessup, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,361 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Jessup, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Jessup, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Jessup, Maryland
Jessup, MD vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Jessup, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher