What is a pro or con of living in South Plainfield, New Jerseycompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in South Plainfield.

What salary do I need to live in South Plainfield, New Jersey copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $69,328 in South Plainfield, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. SOUTH PLAINFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 38.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,328 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. South Plainfield, NJ

Compared to Albuquerque, South Plainfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

68.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.0% higher

Commute

57.2% higher

Health

23.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.4% higher

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

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