Rockford, Illinois vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 95.4% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $148,491 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
554% more expensive in Princeton
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Rockford, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.4% 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
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  939.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher