Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Scotch Plains, New Jersey


The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 6.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,001 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Scotch Plains
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Boston, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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