Sparta, NJ Cost of Living


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Sparta cost of living score
115
More expensive
15.0% higher
than the US average
4.0% lower
than the New Jersey average
Sparta, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 115, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.0% higher than the U.S. average and 4.0% higher than the average for New Jersey.

Sparta, NJ

Housing costs in Sparta?
A typical home costs $491,500, which is 45.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.7% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sparta costs $1,880 per month, which is 31.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.0% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Sparta?
To live comfortably in Sparta, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $94,320 for a family, and $62,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sparta?
The cost of living in Sparta, NJ is quite reasonable. The median home price is slightly less than the national average and the cost of living index rating for Sparta is lower than most other New Jersey cities. Rent prices are also fairly low compared to the rest of the state, with one bedroom apartments typically ranging from $800 to $1,000 per month. Other everyday expenses such as groceries and transportation are also reasonably priced. In addition, there are a number of tax incentives in place that make Sparta an attractive place to live for many people. Overall, it's possible to live comfortably in Sparta without spending too much money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpartaNew JerseyUnited States
  115.0119.8100.0
  105.4105.8100
  99.196.9100.0
  149.4136.4100.0
  $491,500$432,100$338,100
  100.2%109.2%100.0%
  150.2127.7100.0
  116.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in Sparta for 28 years and only moved away because I retired. Both our daughters went through the entire school system and received a great education. In the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Sparta is a wonderful place to raise a family. Sparta has a lot of organized activities plus an abundance of year- round outdoor activites. It has a number of private  More

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Over 15 years ago

We have enjoyed living in Sparta. It is an aesthetically pleasing area, nice lakes, good restaurants, a very good library and small town atmosphere. It lacks continuing  More

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