Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs Scotch Plains, New Jersey


The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 51.0% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $113,246 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Blacksburg, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  144.9% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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