Hoover, Alabama vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 39.8% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,940 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Princeton
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Hoover, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher