Long Beach, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 6.9% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $68,418 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Princeton
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Long Beach, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher