Cost of Living in Vauxhall, NJ

Population 5,875 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

126
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Vauxhall sits on the smaller end of the New Jersey city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 6.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 6 miles west of Newark, Vauxhall falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Newark's $338,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 116
Rent 141

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

About the Cost of Living in Vauxhall

The median home value in Vauxhall is $354,300 — 16% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,853/month, 41% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $106,962/year is 43% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.2%, above 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 63.8°F and lows of 47.1°F, with about 31.5" of annual snowfall. Overall, Vauxhall has a cost of living index of 126 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$354,300
16% above avg
Median Rent
$1,853/mo
41% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.9x
Favors buying
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
Owner-occupied 55.6%
Renter-occupied 44.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,853
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,467/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.8 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.0%
Carpooled
7.3%
Public transit
10.6%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
5.5%

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

Median Household Income
$106,962
43% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,400
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
28% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.0%
Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.6
Male median age 40.3
Female median age 43.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.8°F
Avg Low
47.1°F
Annual Precip
46.6"
Annual Snowfall
31.5"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637382878578665545
Low °F 262734445464696861493931
Precip" 3.422.984.133.873.974.344.664.153.823.793.334.14
Snow" 9.110.15.60.50.00.00.00.00.00.20.65.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
44.7%
Good air days/yr
227
Max AQI recorded
329
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Vauxhall, NJ?

Vauxhall has a cost index of 126 (100 = national average). It is 26% above the national average.

What is average rent in Vauxhall, NJ?

The median gross rent in Vauxhall is $1,853 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Vauxhall?

The median home value in Vauxhall is $354,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Vauxhall?

The median household income in Vauxhall is $106,962 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Vauxhall, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Vauxhall is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Vauxhall, NJ affordable?

Vauxhall is above average in cost of living, with an index of 126 — about 26% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Vauxhall?

Vauxhall has average high temperatures of 63.8°F and average lows of 47.1°F. Annual precipitation is 46.6". Average annual snowfall is 31.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Vauxhall at a Glance

Population
5,875
Median Income
$106,962
Home Value
$354,300
Median Rent
$1,853/mo
Unemployment
6.2%
Avg High Temp
63.8°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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