California, Maryland vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 44.3% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $216,520 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Princeton
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to California, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher