Lemont, Illinois vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 20.9% more expensive than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,449 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Lemont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Princeton
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Lemont, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher