Williamstown, NJ Cost of Living


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Williamstown cost of living score
100.9
More expensive
0.9% higher
than the US average
15.8% lower
than the New Jersey average
Williamstown, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.9% higher than the U.S. average and 15.8% higher than the average for New Jersey.

Williamstown, NJ

Housing costs in Williamstown?
A typical home costs $285,900, which is 15.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.8% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Williamstown costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 17.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Williamstown?
To live comfortably in Williamstown, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $54,720 for a family, and $48,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Williamstown?
Williamstown, NJ is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living is lower than the national average in many areas, such as housing and transportation. According to the most recent data from the BestPlaces Bureau, the median household income in Williamstown was $63,906 in 2019 - slightly lower than the national median of $68,703. Additionally, the median home value in Williamstown is only $183,900 and the median gross rent is just under $1,000 per month. Overall, living in Williamstown can be quite affordable for families looking for a safe and comfortable community to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWilliamstownNew JerseyUnited States
  100.9119.8100.0
  103.1105.8100
  93.596.9100.0
  83.4136.4100.0
  $285,900$432,100$338,100
  112.5%109.2%100.0%
  117.9127.7100.0
  101.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I’ve lived in Williamstown for 38 yrs. It used to be quiet, rural and a place where everyone knew just about everyone. But like everywhere else, it’s getting overgrown,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Family has lived in Williamstown since 1986 and property taxes have increased dramatically. Weather is pretty decent, lots of restaurants in the general area. Good  More

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Over 16 years ago

$13,000!!!! My parents have a house, no inground pool, the only thing other than the house is the driveway and shed, not even a quarter of an acre.. and their property  More

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