Berkeley, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 37.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $12,430 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Princeton
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Berkeley, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower