Richmond, Virginia vs. Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 50.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $300,104 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Richmond, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  82.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher