Cost of Living Calculator - West Hartford, Connecticut vs Plainfield, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 7.2% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $53,590 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Plainfield
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs Plainfield, NJ
Compared to West Hartford, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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