Amherst, New York vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 64.6% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $156,328 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Princeton
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Amherst, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% higher
      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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher