Wheaton, Illinois vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 30.1% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,098 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Princeton
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Wheaton, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower