Cost of Living in Cologne, NJ

With a cost of living index of 136, Cologne, NJ is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 36% more expensive than the national average and 8% above the New Jersey state average of 128. Cologne is a small community of 1,023 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Cologne's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,455 (86% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $330,500 (8% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Cologne is $101,723, which is 35% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.