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

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

Which city has more affordable housing, Lutz or Princeton?
- Lutz housing costs are 48.9% less expensive than Princeton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Princeton or is Health Care more affordable in Lutz.
- Health related expenses are 3.0% more in Lutz.
 Princeton, NJLutz, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.2100
 Food & Groceries115.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.3100
 Housing241.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$438,900$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock117.8100
 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 Lutz    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lived here for 2 years - the growth is amazing. Schools are good as long as you are an involved parent (I would say this about almost any school district); have had  More

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Over 9 years ago

The teachers have no concern about the students. If you send an e-mail requesting tutoring, there is no response and the student gets no assistance. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are so very many foreclosures in Lutz it is awful. In the gated communities, there is at least a foreclosure every other street. If you check the web site for  More

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