Affordability
The Garden State Initiative advocates for reforms that force the government to live within its means while making our state an attractive and affordable place to call home.
See How New Jersey Compares
$9,490
Average property tax bill — highest in the United States.
$474,669
Average home value —
32.8% higher than U.S. average of $357,319 (Zillow)
49th
Rank for retirement — driven primarily by taxes and cost of living (WalletHub)
13.2%
State and Local Tax Burden — 5th highest in the country vs. 11.2% United States average (Tax Foundation)
Featured Affordability Work
NJ’s state budgets spur our spiraling affordability crisis
As New Jersey enters the final stretch of its budget process, policymakers in Trenton face a familiar temptation: close gaps, fund short-term priorities and declare success —…
