Parsippany, NJ vs Plainfield, NJ

Plainfield is moderately more affordable than Parsippany, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Parsippany scores 136 compared to 122 for Plainfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parsippany can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Parsippany is $1,732/month compared to $1,673/month in Plainfield — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plainfield is more affordable at $383,300 median vs $540,800.

Median household income in Parsippany is $102,152 compared to $80,334 in Plainfield (+27.2%). While Parsippany is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Parsippany spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Plainfield.