Cost of Living Calculator - Plainsboro, New Jersey vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 36.0% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,996 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to Plainsboro, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower

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