Tampa, Florida vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 42.8% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $121,393 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Princeton
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Tampa, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher