Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Plainsboro, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 51.0% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,139 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Elgin, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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