McLean, Virginia vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 26.3% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $147,363 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Princeton
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Mclean, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower