Camden, New Jersey has an overall cost of living index of 100.7, which is 0.7 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month, while the typical home is valued around $100,400. Households earn a median of $40,450 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$40,450
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,157
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$100,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
100.7
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
100.7
Goods
95.2
Rents / Housing
115.8
Services
108.1
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
10.75%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.63%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $125,850 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $94,850 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $76,730 |
| ⚡Electrician | $77,460 |
| 📊Accountant | $93,710 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
71,471
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Camden?
Camden has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 100.7. The US national average is 100, so Camden is 0.7 points above the national average.
What is the median rent in Camden?
The median gross rent in Camden is $1,157 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Camden?
The median household income in Camden is $40,450 per year.
What is the median home value in Camden?
The median home value in Camden is $100,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Camden?
Air quality data for Camden is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Camden?
New Jersey has a top state income tax rate of 10.75% and a statewide sales tax of 6.63% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology