Germantown, Maryland vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 28.2% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $153,870 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Princeton
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Germantown, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher