Princeton, New Jersey vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 34.2% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $88,876 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Durham
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Princeton, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower