Monroe township (Middlesex County), NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey?
$7,920 / month
for a family, 46.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $95,040 for the year for a family.
$4,333 / month
for a single person, 9.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $52,000 for the year for a single person.

Monroe township (Middlesex County) cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Monroe township (Middlesex County), 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.

Monroe township (Middlesex County), NJ

Housing costs in Monroe township (Middlesex County)?
A typical home costs $495,500, which is 46.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.7% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monroe township (Middlesex County) 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 Monroe township (Middlesex County)?
To live comfortably in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $95,040 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monroe township (Middlesex County)?
Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living roughly 8 percent lower than the national average. Housing expenses are relatively low, with the median home value in town at $295,500. Renters will find great deals too, as the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is only $1,113 per month. Utilities such as electricity and water are some of the lowest in the state of New Jersey. Transportation costs are also fairly economical, with gasoline prices just slightly above the national average. All in all, Monroe Township offers residents a cost of living that makes it an attractive option for many.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  104.2  Unlock100.0
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  122.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 18 years ago

This area has been primarily farmland, and responsible for the NJ state motto as THE GARDEN STATE. In the last 20 years, the farmland has dwindled drasticaly and in the  More

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