Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs South Plainfield, New Jersey


The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 2.5% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,262 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Newark, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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