Cost of Living in Somerdale, NJ

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
2%
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 Somerdale New Jersey National
Cost of living107125100
Groceries108108100
Health care112112100
Housing98157100
Transportation111114100
Utilities110111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment113113100
Household Items109107100
Education & Childcare115120100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Somerdale is 15% lower than the New Jersey average
  • The cost of living in Somerdale is 7% higher than the national average
  • Somerdale housing is 2% 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$117,147$9,762$2,733$3,515
      Renters$52,824$4,402$1,232$1,585
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Somerdale, NJ, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Somerdale have a median income of $117,147. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $2,733 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $52,824, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $1,232.

      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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