Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 40.4% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,190 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Princeton
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Northampton, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher