Passaic, NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Passaic, New Jersey?
$6,690 / month
for a family, 23.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $80,280 for the year for a family.
$4,300 / month
for a single person, 9.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,600 for the year for a single person.

Passaic cost of living score
124.8
More expensive
24.8% higher
than the US average
4.2% higher
than the New Jersey average
Passaic, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.8% higher than the U.S. average and 4.2% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Passaic, NJ

Housing costs in Passaic?
A typical home costs $419,700, which is 24.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.9% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Passaic costs $1,500 per month, which is 4.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Passaic?
To live comfortably in Passaic, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $80,280 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Passaic?
Passaic, New Jersey has a cost of living index rating slightly higher than that if the nation at 103due largely to its moderately high housing costs making up 43% -above the national average 43%. Utility costs are also above average partly owing to expensive power sources such as coal or nuclear energy providing citizens with a generally more expensive option but having access similar amenities found citywide from wherever municipality they call home. Transportation makes up 12 percent, groceries 11%, healthcare 8% contributing further towards elevated total expenses when compared with many other U.S cities .
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPassaicNew JerseyUnited States
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   100=National Average

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Over 19 years ago

I live in the Passaic Park area of Passaic, and the area is very nice. The neighborhood is quiet and clean. Though there's nothing in terms of  More

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