NJ no longer much cheaper than NYC — after cost of living skyrockets $41K

2026-10-07 21:25 • ;Natalie O'Neill
A massive spike in the cost of childcare, housing and healthcare is breaking the bank for families in New Jersey — where costs have soared a whopping 38.2% over the past six years,  according to the Living Wage Institute.
Read More Here: https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/us-news/cost-of-living-in-nj-has-risen-by-more-than-40k-for-families-since-the-pandemic/