South Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 37.3% cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,374 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Scranton
than in South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield, NJ vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to South Plainfield, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower