Bridgeton, NJ is an affordable city located in southern New Jersey, with a population of over 25,000. The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,490, which is slightly lower than the national average of $1,430. The cost of living here is also more affordable than most places in the US with a Grocery Cost Index of 101 compared to 100 nationally. Popular companies that have made their home in Bridgeton include: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Vineland public schools, and Inspira Health Network. Overall Bridgeton has an excellent quality of life with its low cost of living making it one of the most desirable places to live in South Jersey.
Bridgeton has an unemployment rate of 10.2%. The US average is 6.0%.
Bridgeton has seen the job market decrease by -0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Bridgeton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bridgeton is 6.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bridgeton is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Bridgeton
- The average income of a Bridgeton resident is $13,730 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bridgeton resident is $39,995 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.