Cost of Living in Salem County, NJ

Modeled annual cost: $53,792.

Median family income: $96,968.

Affordability Snapshot

NJ County Median

$59,331

State Rank

18thMost expensive counties in NJ out of 21See New Jersey county rankings

Median Income

$96,968

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Salem County, NJ.

$13,962 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$53,792

Per year

  • Transport:$13,962
  • Housing:$13,728
  • Taxes:$9,823
  • Healthcare:$5,848
  • Other Costs:$5,724
  • Food:$4,708
  • 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

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Cost of Living in Salem County, NJ (2026)