Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 38.0% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,801 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Princeton
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Charlottesville, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher