Maplewood, NJ Cost of Living


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Maplewood cost of living score
135
More expensive
35.0% higher
than the US average
12.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
Maplewood, 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.

Maplewood, NJ

Housing costs in Maplewood?
A typical home costs $730,200, which is 116.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.0% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Maplewood costs $2,150 per month, which is 50.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.5% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Maplewood?
To live comfortably in Maplewood, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $140,040 for a family, and $71,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Maplewood?
The cost of living in Maplewood, NJ is relatively high compared to the US average. Housing prices are significantly higher than other parts of the country, with the median home price hovering around $500,000. Additionally, groceries and health care costs are higher than the national average. That being said, Maplewood offers a variety of amenities that many other towns do not have access to. With its proximity to New York City and easy access to public transportation, residents can enjoy all that city life has to offer without having to pay city prices.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMaplewoodNew JerseyUnited States
  135.0119.8100.0
  108.8105.8100
  99.196.9100.0
  242.9136.4100.0
  $730,200$432,100$338,100
  104.9%109.2%100.0%
  159.0127.7100.0
  109.7112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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