Princeton, New Jersey vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 3.6% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $163,916 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Virginia is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Springfield
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Springfield, VA
Compared to Princeton, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher