Cost of Living Calculator - Plainsboro, New Jersey vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 8.9% more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $119,793 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
71% more expensive in Washington
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs Washington, DC
Compared to Plainsboro, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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