What is a pro or con of living in South Plainfield, New Jerseycompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in South Plainfield.

What salary do I need to live in South Plainfield, New Jersey copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Durham, North Carolina should increase to $64,564 in South Plainfield, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DURHAM vs. SOUTH PLAINFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Durham, North Carolina vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 29.1% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,564 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. South Plainfield, NJ

Compared to Durham, South Plainfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% higher

Commute

67.1% higher

Health

0.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Durham, North Carolina vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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