Cost of Living in Chatham, NJ

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88%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
272%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Chatham New Jersey National
Cost of living188125100
Groceries108108100
Health care111112100
Housing372157100
Transportation110114100
Utilities109111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108113100
Household Items106107100
Education & Childcare118120100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Chatham is 50% higher than the New Jersey average
  • The cost of living in Chatham is 88% higher than the national average
  • Chatham housing is 272% 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$367,552$30,629$8,576$11,028
      Renters$188,825$15,735$4,406$5,665
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Chatham, NJ, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Chatham, homeowners have a median income of $367,552. Using that number, a maximum of $8,576 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $188,825, which means there is a maximum of $4,406 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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