Rockaway borough, NJ Cost of Living


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Rockaway borough cost of living score
136.6
More expensive
36.6% higher
than the US average
14.0% higher
than the New Jersey average
Rockaway borough, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.6% higher than the U.S. average and 14.0% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Rockaway borough, NJ

Housing costs in Rockaway borough?
A typical home costs $414,800, which is 22.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.0% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockaway borough costs $1,850 per month, which is 29.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.6% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Rockaway borough?
To live comfortably in Rockaway borough, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $79,560 for a family, and $61,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockaway borough?
The cost of living in Rockaway borough, NJ is quite reasonable. The housing market is quite affordable; median home prices are around $270,000 and rental rates for a one-bedroom apartment average around $1,100 per month. Groceries and other essentials are reasonably priced as well. The sales tax rate in New Jersey is 6.625%, which makes the overall cost of living slightly higher than other areas in the US, but still more than manageable for most residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRockaway boroughNew JerseyUnited States
  136.6119.8100.0
  105.2105.8100
  99.496.9100.0
  129.2136.4100.0
  $414,800$432,100$338,100
  103.6%109.2%100.0%
  131.9127.7100.0
  143.8112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Homes heated with propane cne be very expensive to heat during the winter  More

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Over 18 years ago

There are two Rockaways in Morris County, NJ.: Rockaway Boro and Rockaway Twp. Both are unique with Rockaway Boro being the older of the two. Both share common  More

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Over 18 years ago

Morris County New Jersey is approximately 30 miles east of NYC and offers many ammenities. Like any community there are pros and cons. Although NJ Real Estate taxes  More

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