Travel nursing in East Orange, NJ — what it costs to live there and 4 furnished places to stay.
4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in New Jersey run 9% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108.8 | 9% higher |
| Housing | 134.3 | 34% higher |
| Utilities | 114.2 | 14% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 107.1 | 7% higher |
| Services | 103.5 | 4% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,555 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,880 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,370 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,009 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
New Jersey is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.