Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Scotch Plains, New Jersey


The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 8.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,456 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Portland, Scotch Plains 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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