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


The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 82.2% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $26,660 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Princeton
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs Princeton, NJ
Compared to Atherton, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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