Memphis, Tennessee vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 91.1% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $185,364 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
485% more expensive in Princeton
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Memphis, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.1% 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
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  967.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher