Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, New Jersey vs California, Maryland


The cost of living in California, Maryland is 14.3% cheaper than Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $25,714 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is cheaper than Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in California
than in Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, NJ vs California, MD
Compared to Plainfield, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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