Bernards, NJ Cost of Living


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Bernards cost of living score
131.6
More expensive
31.6% higher
than the US average
9.8% higher
than the New Jersey average
Bernards, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.6% higher than the U.S. average and 9.8% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Bernards, NJ

Housing costs in Bernards?
A typical home costs $830,600, which is 145.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 92.2% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bernards costs $2,630 per month, which is 83.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.0% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Bernards?
To live comfortably in Bernards, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $159,120 for a family, and $83,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bernards?
The cost of living in Bernards, NJ is relatively high. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the overall cost of living in Bernards is 40.4% higher than the national average. Housing is one of the biggest expenses, as basic utilities can cost up to $164 per month, and the median home value is over $600,000. Other costs like groceries, transportation, healthcare and entertainment are all slightly above average as well. Despite these prices, residents of Bernards have access to a strong job market which allows them to afford the higher costs associated with living in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBernardsNew JerseyUnited States
  131.6119.8100.0
  110.2105.8100
  97.596.9100.0
  210.3136.4100.0
  $830,600$432,100$338,100
  105.8%109.2%100.0%
  143.5127.7100.0
  142.8112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

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