Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 68.1% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $100,863 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Princeton
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Harrisburg, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,684.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher