What is a pro or con of living in North Plainfield, New Jerseycompared to Smithfield, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in North Plainfield.

What salary do I need to live in North Plainfield, New Jersey copmared to Smithfield, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Smithfield, North Carolina should increase to $70,292 in North Plainfield, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SMITHFIELD vs. NORTH PLAINFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Smithfield, North Carolina vs. North Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Plainfield, New Jersey is 40.6% more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,292 in North Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in North Plainfield
than in Smithfield, North Carolina

Smithfield, NC vs. North Plainfield, NJ

Compared to Smithfield, North Plainfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

100.1% higher

Health

1.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.9% higher

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Smithfield, North Carolina vs. North Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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