Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Scotch Plains, New Jersey


The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 66.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $142 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Columbus, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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