Morris Plains, NJ Cost of Living


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Morris Plains cost of living score
136.6
More expensive
36.6% higher
than the US average
14.0% higher
than the New Jersey average
Morris Plains, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.6% higher than the U.S. average and 14.0% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Morris Plains, NJ

Housing costs in Morris Plains?
A typical home costs $566,600, which is 67.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.1% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Morris Plains costs $2,440 per month, which is 70.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.9% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Morris Plains?
To live comfortably in Morris Plains, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $108,720 for a family, and $81,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Morris Plains?
Living in Morris Plains, NJ can be quite expensive. The median home cost is $543,000, which is over twice the median home cost of the United States as a whole. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Morris Plains will cost around $1,500 per month. Groceries and everyday items also tend to be on the more expensive side. Transportation costs can also be high due to its location away from major cities and transportation hubs; driving a car is typically necessary for getting around town. Despite these costs, Morris Plains offers a great quality of life with its peaceful suburban atmosphere and access to nearby attractions like New York City and Atlantic City.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMorris PlainsNew JerseyUnited States
  136.6119.8100.0
  106.8105.8100
  99.496.9100.0
  183.4136.4100.0
  $566,600$432,100$338,100
  103.6%109.2%100.0%
  135.4127.7100.0
  143.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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