2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Princeton, NJ vs Cape Coral, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Cape Coral or is it cheaper to live in Princeton?
- Cape Coral is 0.4% less expensive than Princeton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cape Coral or Princeton?
- Cape Coral housing costs are 58.6% less expensive than Princeton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Princeton or is Health Care more affordable in Cape Coral.
- Health related expenses are 22.4% more in Cape Coral.
 Princeton, NJCape Coral, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.2100
 Food & Groceries115.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock119.2100
 Housing241.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$377,400$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock110.1100
 Miscellaneous125.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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Reviews for Cape Coral    48 Reviews

95% of Cape Coral is a lifeless & soulless money-making area, yet the local hypocrisy goes as far as blaming every issue on the recent hurricane, which one has literally  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to the area from Bradenton/Sarasota area. Lived here since 2003. My youngest has been in day care all the way to a sophomore in high school now. Schools are  More

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Over 10 years ago

Growing community with lots of land.   More

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