Cost of Living Calculator - Northbrook, Illinois vs Plainsboro, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 3.4% more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,720 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Northbrook, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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