Cost of Living in Fort Dix, NJ

With a cost of living index of 133, Fort Dix, NJ is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 33% more expensive than the national average and 5% above the New Jersey state average of 128. Fort Dix is a smaller community of 8,034 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

The median household income in Fort Dix is $98,259, which is 31% 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 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.