Princeton, New Jersey vs. Piedmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piedmont, California is 142.5% more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $885,020 in Piedmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piedmont, California is more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Piedmont
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Piedmont, CA
Compared to Princeton, Piedmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher