Katy, Texas vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 39.8% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,909 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Princeton
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Katy, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher