Lubbock, Texas vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 83.5% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,815 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Princeton
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Lubbock, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.5% 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
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  587.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher