Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Niagara Falls, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York is 32.8% cheaper than Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,584 in Niagara Falls, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Niagara Falls, New York 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 Niagara Falls
than in Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, NJ vs. Niagara Falls, NY
Compared to Plainfield, Niagara Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower