Cost of Living Calculator - South Plainfield, New Jersey vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 42.1% cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $78,174 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Gary
than in South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield, NJ vs Gary, IN
Compared to South Plainfield, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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