Phillipsburg, NJ Cost of Living


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Phillipsburg cost of living score
104.7
More expensive
4.7% higher
than the US average
12.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Phillipsburg, 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.

Phillipsburg, NJ

Housing costs in Phillipsburg?
A typical home costs $257,900, which is 23.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.3% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Phillipsburg costs $1,440 per month, which is 0.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Phillipsburg?
To live comfortably in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $49,320 for a family, and $47,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Phillipsburg?
Phillipsburg, NJ has an overall cost of living that is slightly lower than the national average. The median home cost in Phillipsburg is $183,900, which is substantially lower than the national median price of $229,700. Utilities in Phillipsburg are also relatively cheap compared to other cities and towns in the area, with an average monthly cost of $164.92 for electricity, natural gas, water and garbage services. Other costs such as food and transportation in Phillipsburg also remain on the lower end when compared to other places. All these factors make Phillipsburg a very attractive place to live due to its low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPhillipsburgNew JerseyUnited States
  104.7119.8100.0
  102.4105.8100
  98.796.9100.0
  73.8136.4100.0
  $257,900$432,100$338,100
  103.6%109.2%100.0%
  100.6127.7100.0
  104.7112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

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I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

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Over 14 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  More

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