Zip 07201 (Elizabeth, NJ) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Elizabeth, New Jersey?
$6,810 / month
for a family, 26.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $81,720 for the year for a family.
$3,867 / month
for a single person, 18.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,400 for the year for a single person.

Elizabeth cost of living score
129.5
More expensive
29.5% higher
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Elizabeth (zip 07201), New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 129.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.5% higher than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Zip 07201 (Elizabeth, NJ)

Housing costs in Elizabeth?
A typical home costs $425,900, which is 26.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.4% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elizabeth costs $1,390 per month, which is 18.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,710 and 56.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,170.

Can I afford Elizabeth?
To live comfortably in Elizabeth (zip 07201), New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $81,720 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elizabeth?
The cost of living in 07201 Elizabeth, NJ is fairly high. According to the Cost of Living Index from 2019, Elizabeth is nearly 20% more expensive than the national average. The median home value in this zip code is over $300,000, and rental prices are also above-average. Groceries are slightly more expensive than the national average as well. Utilities are somewhat lower than other places, however. On the whole, Elizabeth is a bit pricier than other parts of New Jersey and the US overall.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesElizabethNew JerseyUnited States
    Unlock119.8100.0
  103.7  Unlock100.0
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  115.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  113.5  Unlock100.0
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  110.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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