Alhambra, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 11.1% cheaper than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $35,558 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Alhambra, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Princeton
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Alhambra, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher