Champaign, Illinois vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 87.0% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $215,044 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in Princeton
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Champaign, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.0% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  554.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher