Cost of Living Calculator - Plainsboro, New Jersey vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 16.8% more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $87,660 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Arlington
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Plainsboro, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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