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PALO ALTO vs. PRINCETON
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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
$18,478
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
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
68.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
26.9% higher
Commute
26.9% lower
Health
9.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.3% higher
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