South Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 17.6% cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $123,550 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Tampa
than in South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield, NJ vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to South Plainfield, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower