Fort Dix, NJ vs North Plainfield, NJ

North Plainfield is moderately more affordable than Fort Dix, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Fort Dix scores 133 compared to 118 for North Plainfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Dix can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Fort Dix has a median rent of $2,383/month while North Plainfield comes in at $1,651/month, a 44% difference.

Median household income in Fort Dix is $98,259 compared to $83,529 in North Plainfield (+17.6%). While Fort Dix is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Dix spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.7% in North Plainfield.