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


The cost of living in Compton, California is 14.0% more expensive than Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,976 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Compton
than in Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, NJ vs Compton, CA
Compared to Plainfield, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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