Rumson, NJ Cost of Living


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Rumson cost of living score
129.1
More expensive
29.1% higher
than the US average
7.8% higher
than the New Jersey average
Rumson, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 129.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.1% higher than the U.S. average and 7.8% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Rumson, NJ

Housing costs in Rumson?
A typical home costs $1,651,700, which is 388.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 282.2% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rumson costs $1,990 per month, which is 39.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.1% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Rumson?
To live comfortably in Rumson, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $316,440 for a family, and $63,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rumson?
The cost of living in Rumson, NJ is quite high. Housing costs are some of the most expensive in the nation, with a median home price of $700,000. Groceries and transportation costs are also higher than elsewhere in New Jersey due to its remote location. Other expenses such as healthcare, utilities, and entertainment will also be more expensive than other places in New Jersey. Nonetheless, the quality of life that comes with living in this small town on the banks of the Navesink River makes it worth the cost for many families.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRumsonNew JerseyUnited States
  129.1119.8100.0
  114.1105.8100
  98.396.9100.0
  526.7136.4100.0
  $1,651,700$432,100$338,100
  102.7%109.2%100.0%
  118.7127.7100.0
  139.8112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

I have been nothing short of amazed at the quality of eduction offered by the public school system in the Rumson elementary system: the leadership and quality displayed  More

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Rumson, NJ is one of those rare places where you really can have it all. A quick 40 minute ferry ride takes you to New York City for all it has to offer for work,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The beach, 1 hour to New York, Mansions, Regular Houses, Great People, High Taxes, so much  More

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