West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Princeton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Princeton, New Jersey is 19.1% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $119,147 in Princeton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Princeton, New Jersey is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Princeton
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Princeton, NJ
Compared to West Chester, Princeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower