The Woodlands, Texas vs. Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 28.9% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $186,854 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to The Woodlands, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher