What is a pro or con of living in Plainfield, New Jerseycompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in Plainfield.

What salary do I need to live in Plainfield, New Jersey copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $73,166 in 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. PLAINFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 46.3% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $73,166 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Plainfield, NJ

Compared to Springfield, Plainfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

82.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.9% higher

Commute

73.5% higher

Health

3.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Plainfield, New Jersey

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