Jackson, NJ Cost of Living


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Jackson cost of living score
111.9
More expensive
11.9% higher
than the US average
6.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Jackson, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% higher than the U.S. average and 6.6% higher than the average for New Jersey.

Jackson, NJ

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $522,800, which is 54.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.0% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $1,590 per month, which is 11.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $100,080 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
Jackson Township lies within Ocean County , New Jersey about 90 minutes south east of New York City . It ' s small town atmosphere and convenience makes it an attractive destination for suburban dwellers looking for a cheaper alternative near large metropolitan centers . The township has an overall low cost -of-living here with costs comparable or even lower than similar sized towns elsewhere Within New Jersey.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonNew JerseyUnited States
  111.9119.8100.0
  105.5105.8100
  97.796.9100.0
  153.3136.4100.0
  $522,800$432,100$338,100
  105.5%109.2%100.0%
  105.4127.7100.0
  102.2112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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When my wife and I looked for the ideal location to buy our first house and start a family, our search lead us to Jackson, NJ. Twenty minutes from coastal beaches, rides  More

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Over 15 years ago

nice place to live, becoming unaffordable  More

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Over 15 years ago

Jackson NJ is located in the center of the Garden State (New Jersey) We are near beautiful beaches. major highways, art and cultural centers. We are within 1.5 hours of  More

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