Tucson, Arizona vs. Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 25.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $62,539 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Tucson, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher