Highland Park, NJ Cost of Living


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

Highland Park, NJ

Housing costs in Highland Park?
A typical home costs $463,000, which is 36.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.2% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Highland Park costs $1,820 per month, which is 27.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.0% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Highland Park?
To live comfortably in Highland Park, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $88,560 for a family, and $57,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Highland Park?
The cost of living in Highland Park, NJ is slightly higher than the U.S. average, though still within the range of affordability for most people. The median home value in Highland Park is $345,000, and the median household income is $77,819. Renters can expect to pay an average of $1,700 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Groceries and other necessities are also slightly more expensive than the national average. Despite this, many people choose to live in Highland Park due to its excellent schools, parks, recreation opportunities, and vibrant downtown area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHighland ParkNew JerseyUnited States
  124.7119.8100.0
  105.2105.8100
  98.896.9100.0
  135.1136.4100.0
  $463,000$432,100$338,100
  114.4%109.2%100.0%
  136.3127.7100.0
  122.7112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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It's within easy access of the Jersey shore, Manhattan, Philadelphia, and nearby country. You need a car to live here, but there is public transportation into Manhattan  More

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New Jersey has it all: High sales taxes High income taxes High property taxes State spending spiraling out of control Sleazy politicians who get and give out  More

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