Scotch Plains, New Jersey vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 24.1% cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $68,280 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Scotch Plains, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower