Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Plattsburgh, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 34.7% cheaper than Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $26,132 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is cheaper than Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Plattsburgh
than in Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, NJ vs. Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Plainfield, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  54.8% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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