What is a pro or con of living in Princeton, New Jerseycompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Childcare is 38% cheaper in Princeton.

What salary do I need to live in Princeton, New Jersey copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $55,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $54,087 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.

WASHINGTON vs. PRINCETON
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 1.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $54,087 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
38% cheaper in Princeton
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Princeton, NJ

Compared to Washington, Princeton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

24.0% lower

Health

2.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Princeton, NJ

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