North Plainfield, NJ is a small city located in Somerset County with a population of 23,621. It has an affordable cost of living compared to other towns in the area with two bedroom apartments renting for $1,660 versus the national average of $1,430. Grocery costs in North Plainfield are also slightly higher than the national average with a grocery cost index of 104 versus 100. This city is great for commuters as it is just outside New York City and close to both Newark International Airport and the Jersey Shore. There are several major companies that have headquarters or offices here such as Dun & Bradstreet Inc., Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc., Pacific Cycle Inc., and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc.
North Plainfield has an unemployment rate of 6.3%. The US average is 6.0%.
North Plainfield has seen the job market decrease by -0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for North Plainfield
- The Sales Tax Rate for North Plainfield is 6.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for North Plainfield is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for North Plainfield
- The average income of a North Plainfield resident is $28,287 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a North Plainfield resident is $76,355 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.