Edison, NJ Cost of Living


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Edison cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Edison, 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.

Edison, NJ

Housing costs in Edison?
A typical home costs $487,000, which is 44.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.7% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Edison costs $1,970 per month, which is 37.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.2% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Edison?
To live comfortably in Edison, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $93,240 for a family, and $62,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Edison?
Edison, NJ offers residents a reasonable cost of living considering its proximity to New York City with median home prices around 20 percent cheaper than Manhattan yet still remaining about 3 percent higher compared with many surrounding towns creating more affordable neighborhoods overall yet still retaining easy access when needed into NYC via public transport or car. Other necessities like grocery items, utilities and health care tend to remain close to the U.S. averages making it a great location for individuals looking for that perfect balance between city convenience and suburban affordability without compromising on either end too much.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEdisonNew JerseyUnited States
  124.7119.8100.0
  106105.8100
  98.896.9100.0
  151.1136.4100.0
  $487,000$432,100$338,100
  114.7%109.2%100.0%
  147.7127.7100.0
  122.7112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Tammy · 

I don't recommend living here if you are planning to move here with a family- even a small one. The school system is terrible- teachers are racist and have favorites,  More

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Over 10 years ago

cost and taxes to  More

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Over 10 years ago

North Edison is a somewhat typical suburban town, with a few differences. The town is unofficially separated by school districts into North Edison and South Edison,  More

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