Glen Ridge, NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Glen Ridge, New Jersey?
$13,260 / month
for a family, 145.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $159,120 for the year for a family.
$5,500 / month
for a single person, 15.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $66,000 for the year for a single person.

Glen Ridge cost of living score
135
More expensive
35.0% higher
than the US average
12.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
Glen Ridge, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 135, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 35.0% higher than the U.S. average and 12.7% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Glen Ridge, NJ

Housing costs in Glen Ridge?
A typical home costs $831,300, which is 145.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 92.4% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Glen Ridge costs $1,990 per month, which is 39.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.1% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Glen Ridge?
To live comfortably in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $159,120 for a family, and $66,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Glen Ridge?
The cost of living in Glen Ridge, NJ is relatively high compared to the rest of the country. The median home price in Glen Ridge is around $577,500 which is significantly higher than the national median of around $229,000. Additionally, the average cost of goods and services in Glen Ridge are about 12% higher than the national average. Despite this, wages tend to be higher in Glen Ridge which helps offset some of these higher costs. Overall, Glen Ridge remains an attractive place to live thanks to its strong economy and high-quality public schools.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGlen RidgeNew JerseyUnited States
    Unlock119.8100.0
  109.7  Unlock100.0
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  283.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  114.1  Unlock100.0
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  110.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 19 years ago

The entire town of Glen Ridge is a historic district with beautiful homes of all sizes mostly built between 1860s and 1930s. From large estates to little Victorians.   More

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