Cost of Living in Burlington County, NJ

Modeled annual cost: $63,865.

Median family income: $127,277.

Affordability Snapshot

NJ County Median

$59,331

State Rank

5thMost expensive counties in NJ out of 21See New Jersey county rankings

Median Income

$127,277

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Burlington County, NJ.

$19,334 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$63,865

Per year

  • Housing:$19,334
  • Transport:$13,929
  • Taxes:$13,151
  • Other Costs:$7,393
  • Healthcare:$5,580
  • Food:$4,477
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in New Jersey

1Cumberland County, NJ
$52,651
2Atlantic County, NJ
$53,135
3Cape May County, NJ
$53,209
4Salem County, NJ
$53,792
5Camden County, NJ
$55,357

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Cost of Living in Burlington County, NJ (2026)