Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 54.6% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,934 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Princeton
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Bethlehem, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  448.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher