South Plainfield, New Jersey 

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Cost of Living in South Plainfield, New Jersey

South Plainfield, NJ is an affordable place to live. With a median home value of just over $300,000, it is more than 20% lower than the national average. In addition, South Plainfield has a cost of living that is nearly 11% below the national average. This makes it easy for residents to live comfortably in this suburban town. Other factors that make living in South Plainfield attractive are its excellent public schools, low crime rate, and good access to public transportation. All these factors combine to create an environment where people can enjoy a high quality of life at an affordable cost.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means South Plainfield is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive.

South Plainfield cost of living is 125.9

COST OF LIVINGSouth PlainfieldNew JerseyUSA
  125.9119.8100
  105105.8100
  98.896.9100
  143.1136.4100
  $431,400$432,100$338,100
  114.7109.2100
  140.5127.7100
  122.9112.5100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews
    Nice Place to Live - 2/28/2008
    Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness... Read More

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    A Ideal Location to Live.. - 7/30/2007
    located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently... Read More

    Life in South Plainfield - 9/16/2006
    Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is... Read More


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