Belleville, NJ Cost of Living


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

Belleville, NJ

Housing costs in Belleville?
A typical home costs $391,400, which is 15.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.4% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Belleville costs $1,730 per month, which is 21.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Belleville?
To live comfortably in Belleville, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $74,880 for a family, and $57,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Belleville?
The cost of living in Belleville, NJ is higher than the national average. This is mainly due to the high property taxes in the area. The average cost of a single-family home is around $350,000, with many homes costing significantly more. Renting an apartment isn’t much cheaper at an average of nearly $1,500 per month. While food costs are reasonably priced and on par with the national average, utilities such as gas and electricity are more expensive than in other parts of New Jersey. Despite this, Belleville remains a desirable place to live due to its close proximity to New York City and other attractions in the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBellevilleNew JerseyUnited States
  135.0119.8100.0
  104.2105.8100
  99.196.9100.0
  126.7136.4100.0
  $391,400$432,100$338,100
  114.1%109.2%100.0%
  144.8127.7100.0
  109.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Belleville, NJ is like the show cheers where everyone knows your name. We love it! It's a small township like my hometown of Weehawken, NJ. It's close to NYC and a hop,  More

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