Here’s What It Costs To Live Comfortably In NJ

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August 26, 2026 | patch.com

For a single adult in New Jersey, living comfortably now requires more than a six-figure salary, according to a new study from financial technology company SmartAsset.

Its research estimates that a single adult needs to earn $113,776 a year to live comfortably in New Jersey. That ranks the Garden State 10th most expensive in the nation for a comfortable lifestyle.

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