Roanoke, Virginia vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 77.4% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $203,970 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Princeton
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Roanoke, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.4% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  476.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher