Princeton, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 12.6% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $68,151 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Austin
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Princeton, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% lower
      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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower