Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 37.2% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,066 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Princeton
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to Wellesley, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower