Princeton, New Jersey vs. Short Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 71.5% more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $85,753 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Short Hills
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Princeton, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% higher
      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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher