Rochester, Minnesota vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 49.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $74,757 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Rochester, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  95.0% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher