Ithaca, New York vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 50.5% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $188,135 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Princeton
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Ithaca, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher