Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton Junction, New Jersey is 65.7% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $82,867 in Princeton Junction, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton Junction, New Jersey is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Princeton Junction
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Princeton Junction, NJ
Compared to Reading, Princeton Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  820.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher