Paulsboro, NJ Cost of Living


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Paulsboro cost of living score
100.9
More expensive
0.9% higher
than the US average
15.8% lower
than the New Jersey average
Paulsboro, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.9% higher than the U.S. average and 15.8% higher than the average for New Jersey.

Paulsboro, NJ

Housing costs in Paulsboro?
A typical home costs $167,000, which is 50.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.4% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paulsboro costs $1,270 per month, which is 11.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Paulsboro?
To live comfortably in Paulsboro, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $32,040 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paulsboro?
Paulsboro, NJ is a great place to live due to its affordable cost of living. The median home cost in Paulsboro is $153,100 which is well below the US average of $231,200. Additionally, the cost of groceries and healthcare are below the national average. Residents also benefit from a relatively low unemployment rate and a strong local economy. All these factors combine to make Paulsboro an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to settle down.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPaulsboroNew JerseyUnited States
  100.9119.8100.0
  100105.8100
  93.596.9100.0
  47.5136.4100.0
  $167,000$432,100$338,100
  112.1%109.2%100.0%
  102.2127.7100.0
  102.0112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

Though this relatively small industrial town has significant "cons", an important "pro" is that the homes are priced significantly lower than comparable properties in  More

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Over 12 years ago

We bought our home in Paulsboro, NJ in 2002 because, at that time, the cost of homes in Philly PA had risen above our budget in those neighborhood in which we were  More

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