Cost of Living in Penns Grove, NJ

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Groceries NAT. AVG.
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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 Penns Grove New Jersey National
Cost of living95125100
Groceries100108100
Health care98112100
Housing83157100
Transportation99114100
Utilities102111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment104113100
Household Items103107100
Education & Childcare100120100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Penns Grove is 24% lower than the New Jersey average
  • The cost of living in Penns Grove is 5% lower than the national average
  • Penns Grove housing is 17% lower 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$129,732$10,811$3,027$3,892
      Renters$32,417$2,701$756$973
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Penns Grove, NJ, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Penns Grove, the median monthly income is $129,732 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $3,027 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $32,417, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $756 on monthly rental expenses.

      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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