Dover, Delaware vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 58.7% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $137,306 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Princeton
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Dover, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  430.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower