Monroe, Oregon vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 42.7% more expensive than Monroe, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,362 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Monroe, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Monroe, Oregon
Monroe, OR vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Monroe, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% higher
  Commute
  73.5% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher