Bridgeton, NJ Cost of Living


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Bridgeton cost of living score
85.6
Less expensive
14.4% lower
than the US average
28.5% lower
than the New Jersey average
Bridgeton, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.4% lower than the U.S. average and 28.5% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Bridgeton, NJ

Housing costs in Bridgeton?
A typical home costs $192,800, which is 43.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.4% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bridgeton costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Bridgeton?
To live comfortably in Bridgeton, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bridgeton?
The cost of living in Bridgeton, NJ is very affordable. According to the Best Places website, the cost of living index in Bridgeton is 85.4, which is 15% lower than the U.S. average of 100. This means that housing costs are much lower than most other areas in the country, and groceries and healthcare are also more affordable. For those looking for an affordable place to live with a small-town feel, Bridgeton is definitely worth considering.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBridgetonNew JerseyUnited States
  85.6119.8100.0
  101.1105.8100
  97.396.9100.0
  56.1136.4100.0
  $192,800$432,100$338,100
  111.7%109.2%100.0%
  90.4127.7100.0
  96.3112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I like where I'm from , but as far as help in the community its self there's very little resources, this community is a who you know type of community .... there are no  More

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Over 9 years ago

I Was born in the neighboring city but raised in Bridgeton. Back then it was great place to live. The city was full of life and jobs. Everyone knew everyone and looked  More

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Over 14 years ago

I used to think the city officials were simply incompetent, I’ve since been proven wrong. They are simply corrupt. They pass local laws with the label of “cleaning up”  More

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