San Jose, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 31.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $96,437 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Princeton
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to San Jose, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% lower
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher