Cost of Living in Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ

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36%
Overall NAT. AVG.
14%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
72%
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 Lincoln Park Jersey City New Jersey
Cost of living136145125
Groceries114114108
Health care115115112
Housing172202157
Transportation127127114
Utilities117117111
Lifestyle & Entertainment127127113
Household Items112112107
Education & Childcare137137120
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Lincoln Park is 8% higher than the Jersey City average
  • The cost of living in Lincoln Park is 36% higher than the national average
  • Lincoln Park housing is 72% 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)
      Household$117,293$9,774$2,737$3,519

      New Jersey Sales Tax

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

      New Jersey Income Tax

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      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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