Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 39.8% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $95,653 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Rochester
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Plainsboro, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower