Brooklyn, New York vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 19.8% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,092 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Princeton
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Brooklyn, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower