Hackettstown, NJ Cost of Living


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Hackettstown cost of living score
104.7
More expensive
4.7% higher
than the US average
12.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Hackettstown, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.6% higher than the average for New Jersey.

Hackettstown, NJ

Housing costs in Hackettstown?
A typical home costs $397,500, which is 17.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.0% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hackettstown costs $1,610 per month, which is 12.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Hackettstown?
To live comfortably in Hackettstown, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $76,320 for a family, and $53,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hackettstown?
Hackettstown, NJ has a relatively low cost of living compared to other parts of the country. The median home cost is $309,000, which is nearly 25% lower than the national average. The median household income is also lower than the national average at $72,516. In terms of rent, the median for a one-bedroom apartment in Hackettstown is about $1,218 per month. Utilities are also quite reasonable; electricity and water are both below the national average while natural gas and internet are just above average. All in all, living in Hackettstown can be quite affordable if you're looking for an affordable and safe place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHackettstownNew JerseyUnited States
  104.7119.8100.0
  106105.8100
  98.796.9100.0
  121.3136.4100.0
  $397,500$432,100$338,100
  99.8%109.2%100.0%
  99.8127.7100.0
  104.5112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Lovely little town with active college life at Cententary College. New theater at the college offers many choices culturally. Town could use a little improvement;  More

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Over 16 years ago

I can't afford and don't choose to live near the congested area in North Eastern New Jersey where I work. It is a great place to come home to each night after a hard  More

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Over 18 years ago

First the good about New Jersey, the "Garden State" of our nation. NJ is a great state for employment opportunities, top-notch medical care is available in both NJ and  More

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