Irvine, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 18.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $163,556 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Princeton
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Irvine, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher