Portage, Michigan vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 66.4% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $83,202 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Princeton
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Portage, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher