North Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Middlesex, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middlesex, New Jersey is 1.1% cheaper than North Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $49,459 in Middlesex, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in North Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlesex, New Jersey is cheaper than North Plainfield, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Middlesex
than in North Plainfield, New Jersey
North_Plainfield, NJ vs. Middlesex, NJ
Compared to North_Plainfield, Middlesex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower