Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 8.5% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,401 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
70% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Chapel Hill, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher