Northern New Jersey
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Northern New Jersey had its genesis as peaceful agricultural land that experienced rapid transformation into a vibrant center of industry following the Revolutionary War. And while many of the farms, textile factories and mills of yesterday have given way to modern corporations and highly sophisticated industries, several Northern New Jersey counties have remained at the forefront of industrial growth since the turn of the century. The City of Paterson is particularly renowned as the “birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution” and the first “planned industrial city.”
In many of the communities, industrial centers have been revitalized and refurbished to house robust new economic endeavors. Tourist traffic here is significant, spurred by historic attractions that include Liberty State Park and the Statue of Liberty.
Cost of Living Comparison
Metro Area Comp Grocery Housing Utilities Transport Health
New York NY 211.6 132.8 387.4 147.7 116.9 142.5
Los Angeles CA 156.4 125.7 251.9 115.9 114.8 105.8
Stamford CT 148.7 114.2 228.0 108.4 116.7 123.1
Washington DC 144.5 125.7 208.2 98.4 120.8 137.8
Bergen NJ 139.1 111.0 198.0 117.9 1-0.1 108.3
Boston MA 138.6 119.9 178.6 135.8 107.6 150.4
Bethesda MD 139.4 123.8 184.2 111.5 122.4 114.3
Newark NJ 133.8 112.2 175.1 113.5 114.5 114.0
Chicago IL 130.3 118.5 165.8 107.2 108.4 128.8
Middlesex NJ 129.7 109.6 169.0 113.9 114.9 113.9
Providence RI 127.8 112.9 163.6 125.3 103.0 115.0
Portland OR 112.8 123.4 106.2 117.4 110.4 136.3
Ft. Lauderdale FL 112.5 104.0 137.2 94.3 102.3 117.3
Denver CO 103.3 106.2 108.7 82.2 96.4 120.6