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


The cost of living in Irvine, California is 30.9% more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $98,210 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Irvine
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs Irvine, CA
Compared to Plainsboro, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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