Boca Raton, Florida vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 22.6% more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $116,469 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Princeton
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Boca Raton, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher