Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 27.6% more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $319,053 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Oakland
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Plainsboro, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
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  27.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
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  Personal
  1.1% lower
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