Berkeley, NJ Cost of Living


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Berkeley cost of living score
111.9
More expensive
11.9% higher
than the US average
6.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Berkeley, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% higher than the U.S. average and 6.6% higher than the average for New Jersey.

Berkeley, NJ

Housing costs in Berkeley?
A typical home costs $350,600, which is 3.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.9% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Berkeley costs $1,670 per month, which is 16.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Berkeley?
To live comfortably in Berkeley, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $67,320 for a family, and $53,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Berkeley?
The cost of living in Berkeley, NJ is quite high compared to the national average. The median home value in Berkeley is around $220,000, which is significantly higher than the national median price. Rent prices in Berkeley are also well above the national average; a one-bedroom apartment can start at about $1,250 per month. The cost of food and other essentials also tends to be high here. However, there are plenty of job opportunities that make living in Berkeley more affordable for those who can find work.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBerkeleyNew JerseyUnited States
  111.9119.8100.0
  102.7105.8100
  97.796.9100.0
  197.5136.4100.0
  $350,600$432,100$338,100
  105.5%109.2%100.0%
  101.3127.7100.0
  101.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

I live in Berkeley Township, NJ which as quite a few of adult communities. The homes are less expensive than in other parts of the state and the taxes are less  More

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