Fair Lawn, NJ Cost of Living


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Fair Lawn cost of living score
141
More expensive
41.0% higher
than the US average
17.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
Fair Lawn, 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.

Fair Lawn, NJ

Housing costs in Fair Lawn?
A typical home costs $535,000, which is 58.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.8% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fair Lawn costs $2,210 per month, which is 54.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.6% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Fair Lawn?
To live comfortably in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $102,600 for a family, and $76,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fair Lawn?
Fair Lawn, NJ is a great place to live and the cost of living reflects this. The overall cost of living in Fair Lawn is fairly affordable when compared to other cities in the same area. Housing costs in this city are quite low as you can find great deals on apartments and homes here. Groceries, utility bills, and health care costs are all reasonable for this area as well. Transportation costs are also quite low, thanks to its convenient location near major highways. Overall, the cost of living in Fair Lawn is quite reasonable and should be within reach for most people looking to relocate here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFair LawnNew JerseyUnited States
  141.0119.8100.0
  106.5105.8100
  97.996.9100.0
  169.2136.4100.0
  $535,000$432,100$338,100
  113.8%109.2%100.0%
  142.5127.7100.0
  141.0112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Good and silent place to  More

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Over 13 years ago

I love the convenience of Fair Lawn and it's location. It's close to anything you might want or need. The New York City is only 12 miles away, and there are stores and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Access to major highways-access to NY by rail-great schools and reasonable home  More

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