Durham, North Carolina vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 51.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,949 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Princeton
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Durham, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher