Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Plainsboro, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 37.5% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $93,699 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Plainsboro
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Manhattan, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower

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