Carpinteria, California vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, New Jersey is 49.0% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $25,488 in Trenton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trenton, New Jersey is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Trenton
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs. Trenton, NJ
Compared to Carpinteria, Trenton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher