Thousand Oaks, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 11.0% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $157,534 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Princeton
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher