Home care costs · NJ
New Jersey home care costs, 2026
In New Jersey, a non-medical caregiver runs about $35/hour in 2026 — roughly $6,669/month at a typical 44 hours per week. That's 0% above the national median.
Stay home vs. assisted living in New Jersey
At 44 hours of in-home help per week, staying home costs about $80,028/year, vs. $88,800/year for assisted living — a difference of $8,772/year in favor of staying home.
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