Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Plainfield, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 1.4% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,720 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
69% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Tacoma, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.2% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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