Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 67.3% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $125,508 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Princeton
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Pittsfield, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  434.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher