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Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, New Jersey vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 28.2% more expensive than Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $166,601 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Boston
than in Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, NJ vs Boston, MA
Compared to Plainfield, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  28.2% higher
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  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
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  Personal
  20.0% higher
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