Princeton, New Jersey vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 31.8% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $68,197 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Dallas
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Princeton, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower