Boston, Massachusetts vs. Princeton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, Massachusetts is 20.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,168 in Princeton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Princeton
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Princeton, MA
Compared to Boston, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower