Dubuque, Iowa vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 80.6% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,565 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Princeton
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Dubuque, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.6% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  479.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher