Madison, NJ Cost of Living


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Madison cost of living score
136.6
More expensive
36.6% higher
than the US average
14.0% higher
than the New Jersey average
Madison, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.6% higher than the U.S. average and 14.0% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Madison, NJ

Housing costs in Madison?
A typical home costs $834,400, which is 146.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 93.1% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Madison costs $2,160 per month, which is 51.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.8% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Madison?
To live comfortably in Madison, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $159,840 for a family, and $72,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Madison?
The cost of living in Madison, NJ is relatively high compared to the rest of the country. The median home value in Madison is just over $550,000 and the median rent price is close to $1,800 per month. Groceries, transportation, healthcare costs, and other goods and services are also notably more expensive than the national average. That said, Madison residents still enjoy a higher quality of life with lower taxes and an abundance of cultural activities like parks, museums, theatres, and libraries.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMadisonNew JerseyUnited States
  136.6119.8100.0
  110.7105.8100
  99.496.9100.0
  254.8136.4100.0
  $834,400$432,100$338,100
  116.2%109.2%100.0%
  135.1127.7100.0
  143.3112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up in Madison, and while I seriously appreciate what growing up in the town had to offer, it was a town that I grew out of pretty fast. Madison is small, with  More

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Over 11 years ago

Madison is  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Borough of Madison is located in Morris County. It is 23 miles by car, west of New York City and sits on the Mid-Town Direct rail line. Madison is well know for its  More

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