Princeton, New Jersey vs. Cary, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, Illinois is 29.4% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $67,097 in Cary, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, Illinois is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Cary
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Cary, IL
Compared to Princeton, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower