Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 20.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,049 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Charlotte, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher