Madison, Wisconsin vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 24.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,081 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Madison, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher