What is a pro or con of living in Princeton, New Jerseycompared to Rochester, New York?

Median Home Cost is 563% more expensive in Princeton.

What salary do I need to live in Princeton, New Jersey copmared to Rochester, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Rochester, New York should increase to $89,002 in Princeton, New Jersey (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.

ROCHESTER vs. PRINCETON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, New York vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 78.0% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $89,002 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
563% more expensive in Princeton
than in Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY vs. Princeton, NJ

Compared to Rochester, Princeton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

78.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,119.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% higher

Commute

13.5% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, New York vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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