Cost of living comparison
Bergen County is 11.0% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 3.4% more in Bergen County
- Groceries
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pay 14.1% more in Bergen County
- Transportation
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pay 6.0% more in Bergen County
- Housing
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pay 24.2% more in Bergen County
- Childcare
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pay 2.4% more in Bergen County
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 22.1% more in Bergen County
- Clothing
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pay 4.5% more in Bergen County
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, transportation, clothing, and restaurants in Bergen County are more expensive than in United States.
If you lived in Bergen County instead of United States, you would:
pay 3.4% more for restaurants
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United States
|
Bergen County
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$20.00
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.28
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.33
|
|
pay 14.1% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Bergen County
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$4.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$8.54
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.86
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$4.75
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.87
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.74
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.17
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.87
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.29
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.83
|
|
pay 6.0% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Bergen County
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.44
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$35,911.24
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$19.40
|
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pay 24.2% more for housing
|
United States
|
Bergen County
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$64.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$2,500.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$2,700.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$90.80
|
|
pay 2.4% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Bergen County
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,400.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$22,500.00
|
|
pay 22.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Bergen County
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.95
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$11.98
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$17.00
|
|
pay 4.5% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Bergen County
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$75.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$25.67
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$87.50
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$115.00
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