Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Plainsboro, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 14.6% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $42,685 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Plainsboro
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Petaluma, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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