Cost of Living Calculator - St. Helens, Oregon vs Scotch Plains, New Jersey


The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 28.1% more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,032 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Scotch Plains
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to St. Helens, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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