Spotswood, NJ Cost of Living


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Spotswood cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Spotswood, 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.

Spotswood, NJ

Housing costs in Spotswood?
A typical home costs $406,900, which is 20.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.8% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Spotswood costs $1,690 per month, which is 18.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Spotswood?
To live comfortably in Spotswood, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $78,120 for a family, and $53,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Spotswood?
The cost of living in Spotswood, NJ is slightly higher than the national average. According to the latest data from Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index in Spotswood is 114.2, compared to the national average of 100. This means that things like housing, groceries, healthcare, and transportation costs are 1.1% higher in Spotswood than they are throughout the rest of the country. While this may seem like a small difference, it can add up over time and make a difference in a person's budgeting or financial planning.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpotswoodNew JerseyUnited States
  124.7119.8100.0
  104.8105.8100
  98.896.9100.0
  129.1136.4100.0
  $406,900$432,100$338,100
  104.2%109.2%100.0%
  139.9127.7100.0
  122.5112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

A very small town with not much to do here. Public library needs an update.  More

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