San Francisco, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 39.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $45,523 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Princeton
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to San Francisco, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower