Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 19.6% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $95,703 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Princeton
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Gaithersburg, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher