Jamesburg, NJ Cost of Living


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

Jamesburg, NJ

Housing costs in Jamesburg?
A typical home costs $345,700, which is 2.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.0% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jamesburg costs $1,640 per month, which is 14.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Jamesburg?
To live comfortably in Jamesburg, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $66,240 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jamesburg?
The cost of living in Jamesburg, NJ is generally quite affordable compared to many other areas of the country. The overall cost of goods and services is 5.5% below the national average, making it a great place to live for those looking to save money. Housing costs are also very reasonable in Jamesburg; the median home value is just over $220,000 compared to the U.S. median of around $280,000. Other factors such as utilities and transportation costs are also quite low when compared with other parts of the United States. All in all, Jamesburg provides an excellent quality of life at a price that most people can easily afford!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJamesburgNew JerseyUnited States
  124.7119.8100.0
  105.5105.8100
  98.896.9100.0
  111.0136.4100.0
  $345,700$432,100$338,100
  111.6%109.2%100.0%
  142.9127.7100.0
  123.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

Lived here 23 years after moving from NYC... very similar climates... Hot & Humid summers... nice fall days.. cold and wet or snowy winters.. if you like 4 distinct  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am very allergic to trees. Tree pollen seems to be bad here most years. I am looking for a better place to live, specifially looking to avoid tree  More

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