Buena, NJ Cost of Living


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Buena cost of living score
93.9
Less expensive
6.1% lower
than the US average
21.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Buena, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.1% lower than the U.S. average and 21.6% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Buena, NJ

Housing costs in Buena?
A typical home costs $270,200, which is 20.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.5% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Buena costs $1,590 per month, which is 11.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Buena?
To live comfortably in Buena, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $51,840 for a family, and $50,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Buena?
The cost of living in Buena, NJ is relatively high compared to other places in the United States. The median home value is $164,000, which is higher than the national average by about $50,000. Renters also pay a premium, with the average rent being around $1,350 a month. Property taxes are also above average at an estimated 2.94%. Grocery costs are slightly below the national average, while utilities and healthcare costs are much higher than the rest of the US. Overall, the cost of living in Buena, NJ may be somewhat expensive but it is offset by its close proximity to Atlantic City and Philadelphia and its low crime rate.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBuenaNew JerseyUnited States
  93.9119.8100.0
  102105.8100
  93.596.9100.0
  77.3136.4100.0
  $270,200$432,100$338,100
  112.7%109.2%100.0%
  93.7127.7100.0
  99.0112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

I live in minotola its a little town in buena it is a very nice place to live and raise children schools are great people are friendly you can leave your doors unlock  More

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I agree that this is a great place to live. It is one of the safest places in the Atlantic-Cumberland County area of South Jersey. It is a small town, family and sports  More

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