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Cost of Living in Princeton, NJ

Population: 30,451 | New Jersey

195
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Princeton is 95% more expensive than the national average.

186
Housing
341
Home Values
102
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$184,113
vs US Median ($75,149)
+145%

Housing

Median Rent
$2,448/mo
Median Home Value
$1,040,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$3,004/mo

Everyday Prices in Princeton

BLS Average Prices for the Trenton-Princeton, NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.00
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.44
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.94
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.81
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.05
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
$0.21
Electricity
per kWh
+11% vs US

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