Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 0.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $120,108 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Princeton
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Waltham, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% lower
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower