Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Buena Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Park, California is 11.3% more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $144,664 in Buena Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Park, California is more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Buena Park
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Buena Park, CA
Compared to Plainsboro, Buena Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% higher
      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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower