2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
North Plainfield, NJ vs Millburn, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Millburn or is it cheaper to live in North Plainfield?
- Millburn is 2.6% more expensive than North Plainfield.

Which city has more affordable housing, Millburn or North Plainfield?
- Millburn housing costs are 143.7% more expensive than North Plainfield housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in North Plainfield or is Health Care more affordable in Millburn.
- Health related expenses are 1.6% more in Millburn.
 North Plainfield, NJMillburn, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock135.0100
 Food & Groceries103.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.1100
 Housing121.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,102,200$338,100
 Utilities110  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock156.7100
 Miscellaneous142.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for North Plainfield    4 Reviews

If I can put 0 star I will do it. North Plainfield Borough became a terrible and discrimination city since Larry LaRode was mayor. His policy attacks real estate and  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you don't have school age children, can afford the homes and ridiculous property taxes in the better neighborhoods, work/socialize and do everything else OUTSIDE of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I haven't lived here that long, but it is so-so. Well, really I don't like it that much...but it could be worse...it could be Plainfield. Route 22 is the big highway  More

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Reviews for Millburn    2 Reviews

If you want to kill both your mental health and your wallet at the same time, Millburn is the best place for you. The school system is great as long as your wallet is  More

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Over 17 years ago

The public school system in Millburn is one of its strongest attractions. The school is one of the most competitive public high schools in the nation and is a feeder  More

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