What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Princeton, New Jersey?

Childcare is 62% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Princeton, New Jersey?

A salary of $177,000 in Princeton, New Jersey should increase to $179,988 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PRINCETON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Princeton, New Jersey vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 1.7% more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $179,988 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
62% more expensive in Washington
than in Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton, NJ vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Princeton, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

31.6% higher

Health

2.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Princeton, New Jersey vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Princeton, NJ vs. Washington, DC

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