What is a pro or con of living in Princeton, New Jerseycompared to Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Princeton.

What salary do I need to live in Princeton, New Jersey copmared to Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey should increase to $52,481 in Princeton, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHREWSBURY BOROUGH vs. PRINCETON
Cost of Living Comparison

Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 5.0% more expensive than Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,481 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Princeton
than in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey

Shrewsbury Borough, NJ vs. Princeton, NJ

Compared to Shrewsbury Borough, Princeton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

71.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.1% higher

Commute

1.7% higher

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shrewsbury Borough, NJ vs. Princeton, NJ

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