Plainsboro, NJ Cost of Living


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Plainsboro cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Plainsboro, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% higher than the U.S. average and 4.1% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Plainsboro, NJ

Housing costs in Plainsboro?
A typical home costs $728,800, which is 115.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.7% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Plainsboro costs $2,220 per month, which is 55.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.0% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Plainsboro?
To live comfortably in Plainsboro, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $139,680 for a family, and $69,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Plainsboro?
The cost of living in Plainsboro, NJ is relatively high compared to the national average. According to the BestPlaces Cost of Living Index, the total cost of living in Plainsboro is 94.86, which is 16% higher than the US average. Housing expenses, such as rent and utilities, are particularly expensive, with costs averaging 25% higher than the US overall. Food-related costs are also more expensive, ranging from 10-15% above the national rate. However, other expenses like clothing and transportation are less costly than the US average by around 5%. All in all, Plainsboro is an expensive place to live but still offers its residents a good quality of life despite the high prices.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPlainsboroNew JerseyUnited States
  124.7119.8100.0
  107.5105.8100
  98.896.9100.0
  179.4136.4100.0
  $728,800$432,100$338,100
  114.1%109.2%100.0%
  144.9127.7100.0
  123.2112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

My wife Rosanne and I have lived in Plainsboro for nearly 30 years. We have raised our three children here. WE LOVE IT!!! The schools are great, the community is  More

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We've lived in several different parts of the country, and when we found out we were moving to NJ due to my husband's new job, we bought into the stereotype and thought,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Plainsboro is clean, safe and quiet with excellent schools, affordable housing and good jobs  More

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