Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 36.2% cheaper than Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $47,870 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Columbus
than in Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, NJ vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Plainfield, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower