Rochester, Michigan vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 26.4% more expensive than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $151,638 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Princeton
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Rochester, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower