West Orange, NJ Cost of Living


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

West Orange, NJ

Housing costs in West Orange?
A typical home costs $529,000, which is 56.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.4% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Orange 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 West Orange?
To live comfortably in West Orange, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $101,520 for a family, and $62,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Orange?
West Orange, NJ: West Orange offers an expensive cost of living when compared to the rest of New Jersey. The median home price is around $412,000 and rent averages close to $1,800 monthly for a two bedroom apartment. In addition, groceries typically cost slightly more than average with the overall cost of living being roughly 8% higher than the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest OrangeNew JerseyUnited States
  135.0119.8100.0
  106.1105.8100
  99.196.9100.0
  164.3136.4100.0
  $529,000$432,100$338,100
  102.9%109.2%100.0%
  145.2127.7100.0
  109.4112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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