Livingston, NJ Cost of Living


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Livingston cost of living score
135
More expensive
35.0% higher
than the US average
12.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
Livingston, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 135, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 35.0% higher than the U.S. average and 12.7% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Livingston, NJ

Housing costs in Livingston?
A typical home costs $732,700, which is 116.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.6% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Livingston costs $2,460 per month, which is 72.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.5% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Livingston?
To live comfortably in Livingston, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $140,400 for a family, and $82,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Livingston?
Livingston, NJ is a suburban town located in Essex County, New Jersey. It is an affluent community with a median household income of $121,973, making it one of the more expensive places to live in the state. The cost of living in Livingston is 32% higher than the national average and 7% above the state average. This difference can be attributed to higher housing costs, which are approximately 86% higher than the national average. The other major factor driving up the cost of living in Livingston is transportation; public transit passes and auto insurance rates are significantly higher than other parts of New Jersey. Despite this high cost of living, many people find that Livingston offers a great quality of life and plenty of amenities for its residents to enjoy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLivingstonNew JerseyUnited States
  135.0119.8100.0
  109.1105.8100
  99.196.9100.0
  240.0136.4100.0
  $732,700$432,100$338,100
  104.5%109.2%100.0%
  143.8127.7100.0
  109.4112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Livingston's demographic composition is not correct as shown here. Livingston's largest communities are Jewish, Catholic, Asian-Indian, Chinese and Korean. The  More

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