Hockessin, Delaware vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 18.5% more expensive than Hockessin, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $156,394 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hockessin, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Hockessin, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Princeton
than in Hockessin, Delaware
Hockessin, DE vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Hockessin, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower