Austin, Texas vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 14.5% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $114,451 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Princeton
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Austin, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher