Arlington, Virginia vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 8.4% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $114,558 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
17% cheaper in Princeton
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Arlington, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% lower
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower