Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Murphy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, Texas is 14.3% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $85,683 in Murphy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, Texas is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Murphy
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Murphy, TX
Compared to Plainsboro, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower