Sussex, New Jersey vs. Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 27.0% more expensive than Sussex, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $127,048 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sussex, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Sussex, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Sussex, New Jersey
Sussex, NJ vs. Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Sussex, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower