Cost of Living Calculator - Sacramento, California vs Plainfield, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 1.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $49,241 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Sacramento, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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