Princeton, New Jersey vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 192.2% more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $277,623 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Princeton, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.2% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower