Bergen County, NJ Cost of Living


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Bergen cost of living score
141
More expensive
41.0% higher
than the US average
17.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
Bergen New Jer County, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 141, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 41.0% higher than the U.S. average and 17.7% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Bergen County, NJ

Housing costs in Bergen?
A typical home costs $607,200, which is 79.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.5% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bergen costs $1,830 per month, which is 28.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.6% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Bergen?
To live comfortably in Bergen New Jer County, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $116,280 for a family, and $63,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bergen?
Bergen, NJ County is a desirable place to live due to its high median house value of $607,200 which is well above the national average of $338,100. The cost of living in Bergen is also significantly higher than the US average, with an index of 141. This means that the overall cost of living in Bergen is 41% higher than the US average, making it one of the most expensive places to live in. Despite this, many people are drawn to Bergen because of its high quality education system, diverse culture and close proximity to New York City.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBergenNew JerseyUnited States
  141.0119.8100.0
  108.2105.8100
  97.996.9100.0
  189.6136.4100.0
  $607,200$432,100$338,100
  112.8%109.2%100.0%
  143.1127.7100.0
  140.7112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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