Passaic, NJ Cost of Living


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Passaic cost of living score
124.8
More expensive
24.8% higher
than the US average
4.2% higher
than the New Jersey average
Passaic, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.8% higher than the U.S. average and 4.2% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Passaic, NJ

Housing costs in Passaic?
A typical home costs $419,700, which is 24.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.9% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Passaic costs $1,500 per month, which is 4.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Passaic?
To live comfortably in Passaic, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $80,280 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Passaic?
Passaic, New Jersey has a cost of living index rating slightly higher than that if the nation at 103due largely to its moderately high housing costs making up 43% -above the national average 43%. Utility costs are also above average partly owing to expensive power sources such as coal or nuclear energy providing citizens with a generally more expensive option but having access similar amenities found citywide from wherever municipality they call home. Transportation makes up 12 percent, groceries 11%, healthcare 8% contributing further towards elevated total expenses when compared with many other U.S cities .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPassaicNew JerseyUnited States
  124.8119.8100.0
  105.2105.8100
  101.296.9100.0
  136.9136.4100.0
  $419,700$432,100$338,100
  113.8%109.2%100.0%
  140.9127.7100.0
  101.8112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

I live in the Passaic Park area of Passaic, and the area is very nice. The neighborhood is quiet and clean. Though there's nothing in terms of  More

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