Cost of Living in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ

Population 3,041 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rutgers University-Livingston Campus sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Elizabeth — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Elizabeth's typical home runs $394,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus

The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 63.6°F and lows of 41.4°F.

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Rutgers University-Livingston Campus is a campus community

This Census-Designated Place covers the Rutgers University-Livingston Campus campus. Students and staff typically live in surrounding communities — here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Highland Park, NJ

Median home: $463,600

Rent: $1,881/mo

Income: $101,991

New Brunswick, NJ

Median home: $316,800

Rent: $1,790/mo

Income: $60,248

East Franklin, NJ

Median home: $366,900

Rent: $1,794/mo

Income: $105,363

Somerset, NJ

Median home: $408,600

Rent: $2,050/mo

Income: $113,603

South Plainfield, NJ

Median home: $443,900

Rent: $1,928/mo

Income: $126,063

🏠 Housing

Property Tax Rate

2.5%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,474

1 BR

$1,654

2 BR

$2,040

3 BR

$2,550

4 BR

$2,885

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

13.6 min

50% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

22.0%

Carpooled

2.2%

Public transit

1.4%

Walked

56.3%

Work from home

12.2%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%

Total Sales Tax 6.6%

State rate 6.6%

Avg local rate -0.0%

Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Per Capita Income

$8,554

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

17% below avg

Labor Force Participation

43.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 70.0%

Graduate degree 21.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 19.8

Male median age 19.8

Female median age 19.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

63.6°F

Avg Low

41.4°F

Annual Precip

45.5"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	43	51	63	73	81	86	84	78	66	55	44
Low °F	21	22	30	39	48	58	63	61	54	42	33	26
Precip"	3.16	2.20	3.89	3.59	3.54	4.23	4.93	5.18	3.82	3.67	3.41	3.87

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good

62.7%

Good air days/yr

247

Max AQI recorded

194

PM2.5 days

160

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ?

Cost of living data for Rutgers University-Livingston Campus is based on 2023 Census ACS estimates.

What is the sales tax in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ affordable?

Affordability in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus depends on your income and lifestyle. Review the housing, rent, and income data above for a complete picture.

What is the weather like in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus?

Rutgers University-Livingston Campus has average high temperatures of 63.6°F and average lows of 41.4°F. Annual precipitation is 45.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Rutgers University-Livingston Campus at a Glance

Population: 3,041
Unemployment: 4.0%
Avg High Temp: 63.6°F
Sales Tax: 6.6%

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