Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 21.4% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $78,597 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Plainsboro, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower