Princeton, New Jersey vs. Ocean township (Monmouth County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean township (Monmouth County), New Jersey is 14.0% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $43,011 in Ocean township (Monmouth County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean township (Monmouth County), New Jersey is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ocean township (Monmouth County)
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Ocean_Township_(Monmouth_County), NJ
Compared to Princeton, Ocean_Township_(Monmouth_County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher