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

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in South Plainfield.

What salary do I need to live in South Plainfield, New Jersey copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $53,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $71,749 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.

ALLENTOWN vs. SOUTH PLAINFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 35.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,749 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. South Plainfield, NJ

Compared to Allentown, South Plainfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

156.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.0% higher

Commute

39.9% higher

Health

3.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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