Palo Alto, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 65.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $41,063 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Princeton
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Palo Alto, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher