Scotch Plains, New Jersey vs. Lynchburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynchburg, Virginia is 43.1% cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $28,467 in Lynchburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynchburg, Virginia is cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lynchburg
than in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ vs. Lynchburg, VA
Compared to Scotch Plains, Lynchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  52.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower