South Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Jackson, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Tennessee is 35.7% cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,168 in Jackson, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Tennessee is cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Jackson
than in South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield, NJ vs. Jackson, TN
Compared to South Plainfield, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower