Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 4.1% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $87,485 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Princeton
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Scottsdale, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher