St. Charles, Illinois vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 34.0% more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $194,317 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to St. Charles, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher