Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Princeton, New Jersey


The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 29.5% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $246,833 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Princeton
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Princeton, NJ
Compared to Alameda, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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