Cost of Living Calculator - Kensington, Maryland vs Scotch Plains, New Jersey


The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 4.8% cheaper than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $71,386 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is cheaper than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Scotch Plains
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Kensington, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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