Bloomington, Indiana vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 67.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $125,650 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Princeton
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Bloomington, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  361.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher