Lakeland, Florida vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 56.6% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,313 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Lakeland, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  71.3% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher