San Diego, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 7.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $92,332 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Princeton
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to San Diego, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% lower
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher