Piscataway, NJ Cost of Living


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Piscataway cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Piscataway, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% higher than the U.S. average and 4.1% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Piscataway, NJ

Housing costs in Piscataway?
A typical home costs $453,700, which is 34.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.0% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Piscataway costs $1,970 per month, which is 37.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.2% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Piscataway?
To live comfortably in Piscataway, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $86,760 for a family, and $62,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Piscataway?
Piscataway is a township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. This area offers an affordable cost of living with its median home value at around $330,000 and median gross rent at $1,550 per month. Taxes are also generally low; the combined tax rate for all businesses operating within Piscataway is only 2.87%. This affordability makes it a great location for families looking to find an inexpensive place to settle down without sacrificing too much on other amenities and services. Health care costs are also significantly lower than many surrounding areas due to Piscataway’s proximity to New Brunswick and Rutgers University.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPiscatawayNew JerseyUnited States
  124.7119.8100.0
  105.2105.8100
  98.896.9100.0
  138.4136.4100.0
  $453,700$432,100$338,100
  114.7%109.2%100.0%
  141.1127.7100.0
  122.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

While Piscataway does boast many nice aspects, the people that work for the township are not one of them. They have no interest in working with the residents of  More

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Over 8 years ago

Piscataway is an OK town to live in. The schools are above average, and the majority of people are friendly. It is centrally located near major highways, and getting  More

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Over 10 years ago

A very nice suburban town with great schools shopping and easy access to medical  More

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