Scotch Plains, NJ Cost of Living


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Scotch Plains cost of living score
129.5
More expensive
29.5% higher
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Scotch Plains, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 129.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.5% higher than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Scotch Plains, NJ

Housing costs in Scotch Plains?
A typical home costs $624,400, which is 84.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.5% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scotch Plains costs $1,880 per month, which is 31.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.0% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Scotch Plains?
To live comfortably in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $119,520 for a family, and $62,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scotch Plains?
The cost of living in Scotch Plains, NJ is relatively high. The median home value is $415,600, which is more than double the national average. Groceries and healthcare are also higher than the national average, with a grocery index of 115 and a health care index of 114 compared to the US average of 100. Additionally, transportation costs are slightly higher due to Scotch Plains’ proximity to New York City. All in all, living in Scotch Plains can be expensive but offers its residents plenty of advantages.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesScotch PlainsNew JerseyUnited States
  129.5119.8100.0
  107.3105.8100
  97.596.9100.0
  199.9136.4100.0
  $624,400$432,100$338,100
  104.5%109.2%100.0%
  152.1127.7100.0
  110.5112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His  More

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Over 10 years ago

To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer.  More

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