Westwood, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 39.2% more expensive than Westwood, California.

You would need a salary of $69,596 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Westwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Westwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Princeton
than in Westwood, California
Westwood, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Westwood, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher