Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 27.0% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $102,242 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Dallas
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Plainsboro, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower