West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 32.6% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $132,587 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Princeton
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to West Hartford, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower