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Cost of Living in Vista Center, NJ

Population: 2,235 | New Jersey

127
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Vista Center is 27% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
189
Home Values
113
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Vista Center, NJ: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 127, Vista Center, NJ is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 27% more expensive than the national average and in line with the New Jersey state average. Vista Center is a small community of 2,235 residents.

The median household income in Vista Center is $131,194, which is 75% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$131,194
vs US Median ($75,149)
+75%

Housing

Median Home Value
$576,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,574/mo

Everyday Prices in Vista Center

BLS Average Prices for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.32
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+8% vs US
🥚
$2.71
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+8% vs US
🥛
$4.36
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+8% vs US
🍞
$2.00
Bread (white)
per lb
+8% vs US
🍗
$4.49
Chicken breast
per lb
+8% vs US
$0.24
Electricity
per kWh
+29% vs US

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