Cost of Living in Kenilworth, NJ

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34%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
92%
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 Kenilworth New Jersey National
Cost of living134125100
Groceries108108100
Health care111112100
Housing192157100
Transportation110114100
Utilities109111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108113100
Household Items106107100
Education & Childcare118120100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Kenilworth is 7% higher than the New Jersey average
  • The cost of living in Kenilworth is 34% higher than the national average
  • Kenilworth housing is 92% 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$162,428$13,536$3,790$4,873
      Renters$89,435$7,453$2,087$2,683
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Kenilworth 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. Kenilworth has a median income of about $162,428 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $3,790 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $89,435. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $2,087 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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      Kenilworth, NJ8,50513434.5%

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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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