Smyrna, Georgia vs. Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 26.9% more expensive than Smyrna, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $152,324 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Smyrna, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Smyrna, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in Smyrna, Georgia
Smyrna, GA vs. Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to Smyrna, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher