South Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Lakeway, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeway, Texas is 22.3% more expensive than South Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $220,175 in Lakeway, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeway, Texas is more expensive than South Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Lakeway
than in South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield, NJ vs. Lakeway, TX
Compared to South Plainfield, Lakeway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower