Camden, NJ Cost of Living


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Camden cost of living score
94.2
Less expensive
5.8% lower
than the US average
21.4% lower
than the New Jersey average
Camden, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% lower than the U.S. average and 21.4% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Camden, NJ

Housing costs in Camden?
A typical home costs $94,800, which is 72.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 78.1% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Camden costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Camden?
To live comfortably in Camden, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Camden?
Camden, New Jersey has a cost of living index rating far lower than that if the nation at 79 due mostly to extremely low housing costs making up just 29% - well below the national average 43%. Utility costs are also relatively low owing most likely to cheaper electricity sources such as hydroelectricity providing citizens with an accessible option while having access to similar amenities found citywide from whatever municipality they call home. Transportation (13%) and groceries (11%) also contribute greatly towards overall grossly reduced total expenses when contrasted against many other American towns .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCamdenNew JerseyUnited States
  94.2119.8100.0
  98.5105.8100
  95.196.9100.0
  30.4136.4100.0
  $94,800$432,100$338,100
  113.8%109.2%100.0%
  94.6127.7100.0
  100.2112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The Good thing about public transporation in New Jersey is all the distance of the bus, subway's, trans is very convient. Their public transporation reach's every  More

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Over 16 years ago

Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and  More

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I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the  More

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