Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Hopatcong, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hopatcong, New Jersey is 18.4% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,817 in Hopatcong, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hopatcong, New Jersey is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Hopatcong
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Hopatcong, NJ
Compared to Plainsboro, Hopatcong is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower