What is a pro or con of living in Princeton, New Jerseycompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in Princeton.

What salary do I need to live in Princeton, New Jersey copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Alexandria, Virginia should increase to $52,780 in Princeton, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. PRINCETON
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 5.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,780 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Princeton
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Princeton, NJ

Compared to Alexandria, Princeton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.6% higher

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.3% higher

Commute

20.2% lower

Health

4.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Princeton, NJ

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