How Much Does It Cost for a Family of 4

By: Anthony DiMaio

Here’s a look at how much income a family of four needs to live comfortably in the five most-expensive states:
   Massachusetts: $301,184
   Hawaii: $294,611
   Connecticut: $279,885
   New York: $278,970
   California: $276,723

Income required for a family of 4 in NJ by county as determined by an MIT study:
Atlantic – $116,898
Camden – $122,201
Cape May – $122,314
Cumberland – $109,801
Burlington – $134,145
Essex – $114,519
Gloucester – $120,527
Hudson – $113,226
Hunterdon – $143,550
Mercer – $135,199
Middlesex – $132,628
Monmouth – $129,850
Morris – $139,991
Ocean – $122,997
Salem – $114,273
Somerset – $142,796
Sussex – $129,227
Passaic – $111,573
Union – $125,668
Warren – $122,736