Cost of Living in Essex Fells, NJ

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103%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
330%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Essex Fells New Jersey National
Cost of living203121100
Goods & Services107106100
Groceries102102100
Health care9699100
Housing430158100
Transportation108103100
Utilities111107100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Essex Fells is 68% higher than the New Jersey average
  • The cost of living in Essex Fells is 103% higher than the national average
  • Essex Fells housing is 330% higher than the national average
  • New Jersey general sales tax is 30% higher than the national average
  • New Jersey state income tax is 46% lower than the national average

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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Owners$215,729$17,977$5,033$6,473
          Renters$201,000$16,750$4,690$6,031

          New Jersey Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          New Jersey 6.625% 12.625%

          New Jersey Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          New Jersey 1.4% 10.75%

          Goods & Services

          Item Essex Fells National avg. Difference
          Haircut $25.62$24.265.6%
          Beauty Salon $41.67$45.568.6%
          Toothpaste $3.72$3.700.4%
          Shampoo $1.48$1.2815.6%
          Movie $15.78$12.1330.1%
          Bowling $21.00$18.0016.7%

          Groceries

          Item Essex Fells National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.65$5.843.3%
          Fried Chicken $1.39$1.5711.4%
          Milk $4.71$4.670.7%
          Potatoes $5.37$4.938.8%
          Pizza $11.49$12.094.9%
          Beer $11.33$10.418.8%

          Health Care

          Item Essex Fells National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $157.11$125.6825.0%
          Doctor $115.59$135.7814.9%
          Dentist $124.27$113.299.7%
          Ibuprofen $11.15$10.654.6%
          Lipitor $451.73$468.603.6%

          Housing

          Item Essex Fells National avg. Difference
          Home Price $862,200.00$184,700.00366.8%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $3,568.94$2,346.6952.1%
          Apartment Rent $3,250.00$949.00242.5%

          Transportation

          Item Essex Fells National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $3.41$3.461.4%
          Tire Balancing $82.67$59.9238.0%

          Utilities

          Item Essex Fells National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $236.04$193.9921.7%
          Phone $186.61$192.252.9%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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