Kingston, New York vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 16.8% more expensive than Kingston, New York.

You would need a salary of $91,096 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Kingston, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Kingston, New York
Kingston, NY vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Kingston, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher