West Orange, NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in West Orange, New Jersey?
$8,460 / month
for a family, 56.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $101,520 for the year for a family.
$5,200 / month
for a single person, 9.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $62,400 for the year for a single person.

West Orange cost of living score
135
More expensive
35.0% higher
than the US average
12.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
West Orange, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 135, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 35.0% higher than the U.S. average and 12.7% lower than the average for New Jersey.

West Orange, NJ

Housing costs in West Orange?
A typical home costs $529,000, which is 56.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.4% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Orange costs $1,880 per month, which is 31.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.0% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford West Orange?
To live comfortably in West Orange, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $101,520 for a family, and $62,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Orange?
West Orange, NJ: West Orange offers an expensive cost of living when compared to the rest of New Jersey. The median home price is around $412,000 and rent averages close to $1,800 monthly for a two bedroom apartment. In addition, groceries typically cost slightly more than average with the overall cost of living being roughly 8% higher than the national average.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWest OrangeNew JerseyUnited States
    Unlock119.8100.0
  106.1  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  102.9  Unlock100.0
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  109.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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