Park Ridge, Illinois vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 19.2% more expensive than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $119,243 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Princeton
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Park Ridge, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher