Cost of Living Calculator - Plainsboro, New Jersey vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 10.9% more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $83,190 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
34% more expensive in Boston
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs Boston, MA
Compared to Plainsboro, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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