Plano, Texas vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 14.2% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,655 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
60% more expensive in Piscataway
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Plano, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher