Cost of Living in Essex County, NJ
Modeled annual cost: $58,196.
Median family income: $101,256.
NJ Median $59,331
Essex County, NJ Affordability at a glance
Median Income
$101,256Estimated Annual Costs
$58,196Cost/Income Ratio
57.5%Location Type
MetroBiggest category:
Housing is the biggest expense in Essex County, NJ.
$17,239 per year.*29.62% of total modeled yearly costs.
Cost breakdown
Total
$58,196
Per year
- Housing:$17,23929.6%
- Transport:$12,25421.1%
- Taxes:$11,19319.2%
- Other Costs:$6,91111.9%
- Healthcare:$5,5809.6%
- Food:$5,0198.6%
* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
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