Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 35.9% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,102 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Detroit
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Plainsboro, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  14.1% lower
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