What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

Transportation is 71% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

A salary of $95,000 in Princeton Junction, New Jersey should increase to $108,223 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PRINCETON JUNCTION vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Princeton Junction, New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 13.9% more expensive than Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $108,223 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Princeton Junction, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
71% more expensive in New York
than in Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Princeton Junction, NJ vs. New York, NY

Compared to Princeton Junction, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

36.6% higher

Commute

71.3% higher

Health

31.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Princeton Junction, New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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