Carmel, Indiana vs. Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 4.5% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $52,271 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Carmel, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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