Princeton, New Jersey vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 34.8% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $65,159 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Albany
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Princeton, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher