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
      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)
  188.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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