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PRINCETON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
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Princeton, New Jersey vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
64.8%
more expensive
than Princeton, New Jersey.
You would need a salary of
$82,377
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
more expensive
than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Princeton, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
64.8% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
1.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
50.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.5% lower
Commute
53.9% higher
Health
18.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
11.3% higher
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