Camden, NJ
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$75,868
across all roles
Cost Index
88
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,311/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
7/10
High Affordability
How affordable is Camden?
High Affordability
Purchasing power score: 2.02× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 88 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $2,335/mo, Camden is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
88
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,311
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$2,335
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$66,606
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
2.02×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Camden
By gross annual salary
- $238,606
- $237,389
- $235,733
- $231,533
- $228,966
- $228,953
- $226,632
- $223,312
- $214,836
- $212,209
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $12,235/mo
- $12,161/mo
- $12,060/mo
- $11,805/mo
- $11,649/mo
- $11,648/mo
- $11,507/mo
- $11,305/mo
- $10,789/mo
- $10,629/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Camden
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.