What is a pro or con of living in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jerseycompared to Plainsboro, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 51% cheaper in Lawrence township (Mercer County).

What salary do I need to live in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey copmared to Plainsboro, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Plainsboro, New Jersey could decrease to $38,286 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLAINSBORO vs. LAWRENCE_TOWNSHIP_(MERCER_COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is 23.4% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,286 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lawrence township (Mercer County)
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey

Plainsboro, NJ vs. Lawrence_Township_(Mercer_County), NJ

Compared to Plainsboro, Lawrence_Township_(Mercer_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

28.6% lower

Health

1.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Plainsboro, NJ vs. Lawrence_Township_(Mercer_County), NJ

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