Cost of Living in Essex County, NJ

Modeled annual cost: $58,196.

Median family income: $101,256.

Affordability Snapshot

NJ County Median

$59,331

State Rank

14thMost expensive counties in NJ out of 21See New Jersey county rankings

Median Income

$101,256

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Essex County, NJ.

$17,239 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$58,196

Per year

  • Housing:$17,239
  • Transport:$12,254
  • Taxes:$11,193
  • Other Costs:$6,911
  • Healthcare:$5,580
  • Food:$5,019
  • 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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