What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

Childcare is 29% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

A salary of $100,000 in Princeton Junction, New Jersey should increase to $103,649 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PRINCETON JUNCTION vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Princeton Junction, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 3.6% more expensive than Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $103,649 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Princeton Junction, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
29% more expensive in Boston
than in Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Princeton Junction, NJ vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Princeton Junction, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

24.7% higher

Health

7.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Princeton Junction, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Princeton Junction, NJ vs. Boston, MA

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