Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 21.9% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,751 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Virginia Beach, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher