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Cost of Living Calculator - Plainsboro, New Jersey vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 212.9% more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $566,439 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Plainsboro, Palo Alto is:
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  212.9% higher
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  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  558.3% higher
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  Utilities
  21.2% lower
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  3.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
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  Personal
  6.1% lower
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