Goleta, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 16.9% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $41,554 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Princeton
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Goleta, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher