South Plainfield, New Jersey vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 14.2% cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,891 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield, NJ vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to South Plainfield, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower