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


The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 12.2% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $101,836 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Princeton
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs Princeton, NJ
Compared to Brea, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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