Manhattan, New York vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 33.1% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $267,570 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Princeton
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Manhattan, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% lower