Colonia, NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Colonia, New Jersey?
$7,440 / month
for a family, 37.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $89,280 for the year for a family.
$5,233 / month
for a single person, 9.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $62,800 for the year for a single person.

Colonia cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Colonia, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% higher than the U.S. average and 4.1% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Colonia, NJ

Housing costs in Colonia?
A typical home costs $465,500, which is 37.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.7% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Colonia costs $1,980 per month, which is 38.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.6% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Colonia?
To live comfortably in Colonia, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $89,280 for a family, and $62,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Colonia?
The cost of living in Colonia, NJ is slightly above the national average. Housing costs are the largest expense, with an average value of $335,000 for a single family home. This is just over 10% higher than the U.S. average, making it one of the more expensive areas to live in New Jersey. Other costs such as food, transportation and health care are generally on par with or slightly lower than national averages. All in all, living in Colonia is generally comfortable and affordable for most people who call this area home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesColoniaNew JerseyUnited States
    Unlock119.8100.0
  105.5  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  111.6  Unlock100.0
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  123.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 17 years ago

Colonia is a nice place to live, great neighbors and a nice place overall. This is of course a district of Woodbridge Township, which has a higher amount of crime than  More

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