Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Plainsboro, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 68.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $15,983 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Plainsboro
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Palo_Alto, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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