Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 49.3% more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $141,830 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Princeton
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Norristown, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  647.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower