Scotch Plains, New Jersey vs. Severna Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Severna Park, Maryland is 5.8% cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,683 in Severna Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Severna Park, Maryland is cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
36% cheaper in Severna Park
than in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ vs. Severna Park, MD
Compared to Scotch Plains, Severna Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher