Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 59.9% more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $479,826 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Plainsboro, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower