Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Colchester, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colchester, Connecticut is 19.8% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,094 in Colchester, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colchester, Connecticut is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Colchester
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Colchester, CT
Compared to Plainsboro, Colchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower