Plano, Texas vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 35.7% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $266,661 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Princeton
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Plano, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher