Somerville, NJ Cost of Living


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Somerville cost of living score
131.6
More expensive
31.6% higher
than the US average
9.8% higher
than the New Jersey average
Somerville, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.6% higher than the U.S. average and 9.8% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Somerville, NJ

Housing costs in Somerville?
A typical home costs $409,500, which is 21.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.2% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Somerville costs $1,820 per month, which is 27.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.0% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Somerville?
To live comfortably in Somerville, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $78,480 for a family, and $57,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Somerville?
The cost of living in Somerville, NJ is relatively high. Property taxes are among the highest in the state and the cost of housing is significantly higher than the average for New Jersey. The median home price in Somerville is approximately $360,000, which is more than double the median home price for the entire state. Furthermore, goods and services tend to be more expensive when compared to other parts of New Jersey. Despite these higher costs, residents enjoy a plethora of amenities such as excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, plenty of recreational activities, and easy access to major highways.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSomervilleNew JerseyUnited States
  131.6119.8100.0
  105.5105.8100
  97.596.9100.0
  129.2136.4100.0
  $409,500$432,100$338,100
  105.8%109.2%100.0%
  126.7127.7100.0
  143.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 18 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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