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PLAINSBORO vs. SANTA CLARA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Santa Clara, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is
70.0%
more expensive
than Plainsboro, New Jersey.
You would need a salary of
$84,996
in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is
more expensive
than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Plainsboro, Santa Clara is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
70.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
188.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
24.6% lower
Commute
3.0% lower
Health
9.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.3% lower
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