7. Guttenberg, NJ
Cost of Living: 146 (Average = 100)
Average income: $52,466
8.6 miles to NYC
This is one of the most affordable and livable cities outside NYC. There’s a low cost of living and fairly reasonable rent prices. Getting to the city isn’t much of a problem because there are so many options.
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