Manchester, NJ Cost of Living


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Manchester cost of living score
111.9
More expensive
11.9% higher
than the US average
6.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Manchester, 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.

Manchester, NJ

Housing costs in Manchester?
A typical home costs $236,400, which is 30.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.3% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Manchester costs $1,330 per month, which is 7.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 28.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Manchester?
To live comfortably in Manchester, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Manchester?
Manchester, NJ has a moderately low cost of living, with an overall index score of 107.3 according to the Cost of Living Index. This is slightly higher than the national average of 100, but still well below many cities along the Jersey Shore. The cost of housing in Manchester is 19% lower than the national average and 21% lower than New Jersey as a whole, making it a great option for those looking for affordable housing without sacrificing too much in terms of quality. Utilities are also quite affordable, with electricity coming in at around 10% cheaper than the national average. Groceries and health care costs are slightly higher than average, but overall the cost of living in Manchester is still quite affordable.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesManchesterNew JerseyUnited States
  111.9119.8100.0
  101.5105.8100
  97.796.9100.0
  65.0136.4100.0
  $236,400$432,100$338,100
  112.4%109.2%100.0%
  98.5127.7100.0
  102.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The Sperling crime rating for Manchester Township, NJ is totally erroneous. The FBI crime stats show that on a scale from 1 to 100, 100 being the national average, the  More

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My wife and I moved to Whiting, a village in Manchester Township, NJ, in 1998. What attracted us initially was the low cost of housing (for New Jersey). At that time,  More

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