Wharton, New Jersey vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 6.9% more expensive than Wharton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,438 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wharton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Wharton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Wharton, New Jersey
Wharton, NJ vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Wharton, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower