Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 2.6% more expensive than Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,295 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Plainfield, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
8% more expensive in Newark
than in Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, NJ vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Plainfield, Newark is:
  Homeowner
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  2.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.5% higher
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