Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 59.2% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $148,100 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Princeton
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Allentown, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  587.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher