Seattle, Washington vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 11.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $257,719 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Princeton
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Seattle, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.8% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower