Naperville, Illinois vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 21.6% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,195 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Princeton
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Naperville, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower