Princeton, New Jersey vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 35.1% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $84,355 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Richmond
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Princeton, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower