Lower, NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lower, New Jersey?
$8,250 / month
for a family, 52.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $99,000 for the year for a family.
$3,933 / month
for a single person, 17.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $47,200 for the year for a single person.

Lower cost of living score
122.7
More expensive
22.7% higher
than the US average
2.4% higher
than the New Jersey average
Lower, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.7% higher than the U.S. average and 2.4% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Lower, NJ

Housing costs in Lower?
A typical home costs $515,900, which is 52.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.4% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lower costs $1,560 per month, which is 9.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Lower?
To live comfortably in Lower, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $99,000 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lower?
The cost of living in Lower, NJ is relatively high compared to other areas in the United States. The median home value in Lower, NJ is $365,200, which is almost double the national median home value of $181,400. Additionally, the cost of goods and services in Lower,NJ is nearly 20% higher than the US average. Renting an apartment in Lower, NJ can be expensive as well; for a one-bedroom unit in this area you can expect to pay around $1,400 per month. Furthermore, transportation costs are also quite high here due to limited public transportation options and congested traffic during peak hours. All these factors contribute toward making the cost of living in Lower, NJ higher than most places across America.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLowerNew JerseyUnited States
    Unlock119.8100.0
  105.7  Unlock100.0
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  123.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  109.2  Unlock100.0
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  102.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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