Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 51.0% more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $203,807 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
309% more expensive in Princeton
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Waterbury, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  672.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower