Cost of living in New Jersey
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 71 cities in the state of New Jersey, such as
Basking Ridge,
East Rutherford,
Jackson,
Harrington Park,
Bridgeton,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in New Jersey, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $19.00 |
$12.06
-
$51.39
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.19 |
$8.67
-
$14.39
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.49 |
$1.89
-
$5.32
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.02 |
$1.38
-
$4.21
|
New Jersey - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.89 |
$2.16
-
$6.91
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $7.30 |
$4.99
-
$14.44
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.36 |
$3.11
-
$6.61
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.63 |
$2.25
-
$6.38
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.77 |
$3.52
-
$9.54
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.60 |
$1.14
-
$4.17
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.90 |
$0.53
-
$1.96
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.10 |
$0.94
-
$4.07
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.65 |
$1.34
-
$4.30
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.28 |
$0.52
-
$2.73
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.59 |
$0.76
-
$2.99
|
New Jersey - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.49 |
$3.13
-
$4.06
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $133.88 |
$113.00
-
$173.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $31,750.31 |
$29,220.96
-
$35,748.79
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $20.65 |
$17.07
-
$30.24
|
New Jersey - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$58.37 |
$40.78
-
$96.67
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,167.23 |
$1,960.00
-
$2,750.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,865.29 |
$1,762.00
-
$2,370.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$112.29 |
$76.68
-
$210.62
|
New Jersey - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,618.98 |
$1,080.56
-
$2,952.78
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $28,166.67 |
$21,900.00
-
$38,513.33
|
New Jersey - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.72 |
$5.10
-
$9.94
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.97 |
$3.64
-
$7.49
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.57 |
$9.95
-
$16.30
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $54.75 |
$46.66
-
$107.50
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $15.73 |
$13.06
-
$22.17
|
New Jersey - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.04 |
$25.00
-
$84.14
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.58 |
$33.50
-
$75.44
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.11 |
$59.17
-
$150.83
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $124.03 |
$59.72
-
$218.33
|
New Jersey - Cost of clothing
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