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State guide

Cost of living in New Jersey

2 New Jersey cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 3.3% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 6.6%.

1
Newark

pop 317K · rent $1,800 · est. $4,212/mo · comfortable on $78,000/yr

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2
Jersey City

pop 297K · rent $2,350 · est. $4,680/mo · comfortable on $88,000/yr

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