San Rafael, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 31.9% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $51,093 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Princeton
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to San Rafael, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower