Encinitas, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 35.3% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $97,009 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Princeton
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Encinitas, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher