Manhattan, Kansas vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 73.6% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $31,252 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Princeton
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Manhattan, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  53.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher