South Brunswick, NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in South Brunswick, New Jersey?
$9,480 / month
for a family, 75.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $113,760 for the year for a family.
$5,433 / month
for a single person, 14.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $65,200 for the year for a single person.

South Brunswick cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
South Brunswick, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% higher than the U.S. average and 4.1% lower than the average for New Jersey.

South Brunswick, NJ

Housing costs in South Brunswick?
A typical home costs $594,000, which is 75.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.5% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Brunswick costs $2,070 per month, which is 44.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 17.4% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford South Brunswick?
To live comfortably in South Brunswick, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $113,760 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Brunswick?
South Brunswick, NJ: South Brunswick provides residents with a moderately priced cost-of-living when compared to other towns in New Jersey. The median home price is about $406,000 and the median rent is approximately $1,800 per month for two bedrooms. Additionally, groceries tend to be slightly more expensive than some other towns but overall it has a 4% higher cost of living than the national average.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSouth BrunswickNew JerseyUnited States
    Unlock119.8100.0
  107.0  Unlock100.0
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  133.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  114.4  Unlock100.0
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  123.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 13 years ago

I grew up in Edison and lived in Perth Amboy and Highland Park for a few years. Spent time up and down the entire stretch of the east coast. I've been in S Bruns for 6  More

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Over 15 years ago

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Over 17 years ago

Property taxes are high in the state, and especially in a few townships. For example, my study suggested West windsor/Plainsboro/Franklin twnshps to be amongst the  More

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