Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 41.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $201,698 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Princeton
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Philadelphia, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  497.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower