Camden, New Jersey has an overall cost of living index of 102.4, which is 2.4 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,226 per month, while the typical home is valued around $112,000. Households earn a median of $40,546 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$40,546
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,226
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$112,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
102.4
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
102.4
Goods
98.2
Rents / Housing
117.8
Services
119.4
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $131,820 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $97,510 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $73,980 |
| ⚡Electrician | $79,320 |
| 📊Accountant | $96,390 |
| 🔧Plumber | $80,560 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $216,280 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $104,220 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $138,870 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $84,060 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $135,550 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $61,770 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | $139,310 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
71,496
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
60
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,226
Per month
Avg Home Value
$109,175
Census ACS
January Avg
34°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
248
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.3
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
85.3%
What is the cost of living index for Camden?
Camden has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 102.4. The US national average is 100, so Camden is 2.4 points above the national average.
What is the median rent in Camden?
The median gross rent in Camden is $1,226 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Camden?
The median household income in Camden is $40,546 per year.
What is the median home value in Camden?
The median home value in Camden is $112,000 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?
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
