Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 54.4% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $154,432 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Princeton
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Los Alamos, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher