Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 74.4% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $130,830 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Princeton
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Indianapolis, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.4% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  540.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher