Tempe, Arizona vs. Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 6.3% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $159,458 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
53% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Tempe, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher