Cost of Living in New Jersey

Prices in New Jersey (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)

Top cities by number of contributors:
Jersey City - 52 contributors in the past 12 months
Princeton - 20 contributors
Hoboken - 18 contributors
Newark - 15 contributors
Cherry Hill - 12 contributors

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	23.91 $	15.00-50.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	83.80 $	58.00-150.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	11.98 $	10.00-15.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.60 $	4.00-9.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	7.73 $	6.00-12.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	4.99 $	3.00-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.57 $	2.00-4.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.06 $	1.50-3.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.24 $	0.87-1.59
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.49 $	2.00-5.00
White Rice (1 lb)	2.70 $	0.90-5.00
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.41 $	2.00-7.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	6.44 $	3.00-12.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.83 $	2.50-10.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.02 $	4.89-11.99
Apples (1 lb)	2.51 $	1.00-5.00
Bananas (1 lb)	0.72 $	0.50-2.00
Oranges (1 lb)	2.34 $	1.00-5.00
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.33 $	0.99-4.29
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.49 $	0.60-3.00
Onions (1 lb)	1.67 $	0.91-3.00
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.35 $	1.49-3.59
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.50 $	1.00-3.99
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	16.20 $	10.00-25.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.11 $	1.73-3.65
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	4.32 $	1.88-8.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	11.52 $	10.00-15.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.09 $	2.25-5.99
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	103.91 $	55.75-199.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	4.00 $	3.00-7.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	3.21 $	2.00-5.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	36.86 $	24.00-60.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.83 $	0.78-0.98
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	31,819.62 $	24,000.00-36,651.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	25,775.34 $	25,000.00-28,040.00
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	196.56 $	120.00-300.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	61.49 $	25.00-120.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	69.85 $	50.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	54.51 $	20.00-120.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	35.83 $	15.00-50.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	15.69 $	12.00-20.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,781.95 $	1,200.00-2,500.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	25,187.50 $	15,000.00-40,000.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	53.75 $	30.00-89.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	45.90 $	28.00-75.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	85.35 $	60.00-120.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	120.50 $	75.00-200.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,325.46 $	1,745.00-3,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,887.45 $	1,500.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	3,665.98 $	2,800.00-6,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	3,173.16 $	2,500.00-4,500.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	415.95 $	268.95-899.99
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	380.19 $	245.00-527.96
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	5,189.53 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.51	6.19-7.50

Over the last 12 months, 1259 data points were contributed by 485 people of this region.
Last update: 24 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.

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