Princeton, New Jersey vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 41.7% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $29,169 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Columbus
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Princeton, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower