Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Plainsboro, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 35.1% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $67,529 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Salem, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.9% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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