Scotch Plains, New Jersey vs. Irving, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irving, Texas is 29.3% cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,368 in Irving, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irving, Texas is cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Irving
than in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ vs. Irving, TX
Compared to Scotch Plains, Irving is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower