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Cost of Living in Plainfield, NJ

120.6
Expensive · National average is 100

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$70,712
Median Income
$1,559/mo
Median Rent
$351,500
Median Home
54,358
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
134.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
111.5
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
120.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
108
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
119.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,216
est.
$1,372
est.
$1,559$1,996
est.
$2,276
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Plainfield with cities in the area

North Plainfield, NJ
Above Average
116.2
Watchung, NJ
Very Expensive
197.7
Fanwood, NJ
Very Expensive
170.9
South Plainfield, NJ
Expensive
138.4
Dunellen, NJ
Above Average
117
Westfield, NJ
Very Expensive
206.1
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