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Edison, NJ is a great place to live for those looking to balance city-living with suburban peace. Not only does this town offer reasonable rent at almost $1,970 for two bedroom apartments, but it also has a significantly higher grocery cost index than the US average of 100; in Edison it is 106. Several notable companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Raritan Valley Community College are based in Edison. It is the perfect mix of urban and suburban living making it a desirable location for many people. The access to local businesses and transportation makes it an ideal choice when considering where to live.

Edison has an unemployment rate of 6.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Edison has seen the job market decrease by -0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Edison
- The Sales Tax Rate for Edison is 6.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Edison is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Edison
- The average income of a Edison resident is $39,155 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Edison resident is $110,896 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyEdison, New JerseyUnited States
  6.96
  -6.7%-6.2%
  27.2%33.5%
  6.6%6.2%
  5.5%4.6%
  $47,410$37,638
  $110,896$69,021
  $127,875$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.9%6.8%
  9.1%10.0%
  4.2%2.5%
  10.1%11.0%
  6.8%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  2.7%1.9%
  10.2%4.7%
  1.8%1.9%
  17.5%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  2.9%4.2%
  7.6%9.3%
  12.1%14.0%
  1.1%2.1%
  4.3%7.0%
  2.9%4.8%
  2.8%4.7%
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Tammy · 

I don't recommend living here if you are planning to move here with a family- even a small one. The school system is terrible- teachers are racist and have favorites,  More

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Over 10 years ago

cost and taxes to  More

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Over 10 years ago

North Edison is a somewhat typical suburban town, with a few differences. The town is unofficially separated by school districts into North Edison and South Edison,  More

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