Ithaca, New York vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 27.9% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $95,960 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Ithaca, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher