Bernards, New Jersey vs. Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 2.5% cheaper than Bernards, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,749 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bernards, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is cheaper than Bernards, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Scotch Plains
than in Bernards, New Jersey
Bernards, NJ vs. Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Bernards, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower