Pasadena, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 20.3% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $39,855 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Princeton
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Pasadena, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher