Cost of Living in Cookstown, NJ

With a cost of living index of 106, Cookstown, NJ is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 6% more expensive than the national average and 22% below the New Jersey state average of 128. Cookstown is a small community of 521 residents.

The median household income in Cookstown is $110,938, which is 48% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (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.