Walnut Creek, California vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 25.1% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $48,668 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Princeton
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Walnut Creek, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower