Santa Barbara, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 32.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $108,747 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Princeton
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Santa Barbara, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher