Scotch Plains, New Jersey vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 3.6% cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,197 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Bridgewater
than in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Scotch Plains, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher