Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Scotch Plains, New Jersey


The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 34.9% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,848 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Scotch Plains
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Manhattan, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% lower

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