Bergenfield, NJ Cost of Living


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Bergenfield cost of living score
141
More expensive
41.0% higher
than the US average
17.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
Bergenfield, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 141, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 41.0% higher than the U.S. average and 17.7% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Bergenfield, NJ

Housing costs in Bergenfield?
A typical home costs $461,000, which is 36.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.7% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bergenfield costs $1,770 per month, which is 23.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 3.4% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Bergenfield?
To live comfortably in Bergenfield, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $88,200 for a family, and $61,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bergenfield?
The cost of living in Bergenfield, NJ is relatively high compared to other areas in the country. According to a recent cost-of-living index, the average monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment in this area is around $1600. In addition, groceries and other goods are more expensive than most nearby cities. On the flip side, some services like transportation and utilities tend to be cheaper than the national average. With its close proximity to New York City and easy access to public transportation, many people find it worth the slightly higher prices for all of the amenities available in this popular town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBergenfieldNew JerseyUnited States
  141.0119.8100.0
  105.9105.8100
  97.996.9100.0
  159.4136.4100.0
  $461,000$432,100$338,100
  113.8%109.2%100.0%
  145.1127.7100.0
  141.6112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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