Blackwood, NJ Cost of Living


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Blackwood cost of living score
94.2
Less expensive
5.8% lower
than the US average
21.4% lower
than the New Jersey average
Blackwood, 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.

Blackwood, NJ

Housing costs in Blackwood?
A typical home costs $301,000, which is 11.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.3% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blackwood costs $1,420 per month, which is 0.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Blackwood?
To live comfortably in Blackwood, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $57,600 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blackwood?
The cost of living in Blackwood, NJ is relatively low compared to surrounding areas. The median home value is around $169,000, which is significantly lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, the cost of groceries and other goods are on par with the rest of the country. Utilities are also quite affordable given that much of the area is covered by natural gas and electricity providers. All in all, Blackwood provides a cost-effective option for those who want to live close to Philadelphia while still enjoying a quiet suburban setting.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlackwoodNew JerseyUnited States
  94.2119.8100.0
  103.5105.8100
  95.196.9100.0
  86.9136.4100.0
  $301,000$432,100$338,100
  114.7%109.2%100.0%
  95.1127.7100.0
  100.3112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I worked for Gloucester TWP Public Schools for 7-years and was recently fired for not calling out sick while I was in a Coma. It all started last year my father was  More

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