Cost of Living in Fairview, NJ

With a cost of living index of 130, Fairview, NJ is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 30% more expensive than the national average and in line with the New Jersey state average. Fairview is a smaller community of 14,920 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Fairview's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,597 (21% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $512,100 (68% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 8x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Fairview is $64,152, which is 15% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 30% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Everyday prices in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher 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.