What is a pro or con of living in Rancho San Diego, Californiacompared to Princeton, New Jersey?

Childcare is 35% more expensive in Rancho San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho San Diego, California copmared to Princeton, New Jersey?

A salary of $105,000 in Princeton, New Jersey should increase to $106,205 in Rancho San Diego, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PRINCETON vs. RANCHO SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Princeton, New Jersey vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 1.1% more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $106,205 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
35% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton, NJ vs. Rancho San Diego, CA

Compared to Princeton, Rancho San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

22.1% higher

Health

8.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Princeton, New Jersey vs. Rancho San Diego, California

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