Cost of Living in Washington, NJ
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
136.7
100 = national avg
+36.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$60,131
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$142,127
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing173.6
Food110.6
Transportation121.2
Healthcare108.5
Utilities121.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,527
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,895
per month
The overall cost of living index in Washington is 136.7, which is 36.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 173.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,131 per year to cover basic expenses.