Lafayette, Indiana vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 86.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $93,262 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in Princeton
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Lafayette, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.5% 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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  569.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher