Cost of Living in Haddon Heights, NJ

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20%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
43%
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 Haddon Heights New Jersey National
Cost of living120125100
Groceries108108100
Health care112112100
Housing143157100
Transportation111114100
Utilities110111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment113113100
Household Items109107100
Education & Childcare115120100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Haddon Heights is 4% lower than the New Jersey average
  • The cost of living in Haddon Heights is 20% higher than the national average
  • Haddon Heights housing is 43% 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$174,729$14,561$4,077$5,242
      Renters$79,144$6,595$1,847$2,375
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Haddon Heights is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Haddon Heights has a median income of about $174,729 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $4,077 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $79,144. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,847 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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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