Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 61.2% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,461 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Princeton
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Pittsburgh, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  539.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher