How Does New Jersey Rank For Budgeting in 2025? The Results Are In

Trying to stay on budget can be extremely difficult, espeically when it feels like the cost of everything continues to go up and up in New Jersey.

Groceries, rent, taxes, childcare, and let's not forget the electric bill.

I almost fell over when I saw how much my bill went up!

Although we all know that budgeting is a great way to stay on track financially and even get ahead, it's not easy.

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According to WalletHub, there are some states where residents are better at budgeting than others.

How does New Jersey rank when it comes to staying on budget?

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Trying to stick to a budget is something people are aware of, but it's still very difficult.

More than 2 in 3 Americans say that budgeting better is one of their top priorities for 2025, with many having to use credit cards to cover the cost when they go over budget.

Here in New Jersey, we're not the worst, but we're also not the best.

And considering how expensive it is here in the Garden State, the results aren't really too surprising.

The Best and Worst States For Budgeters

1. Hawaii

2. Washington

3. Massachusetts

4. Wisconsin

5. Minnesota

6. Vermont

7. North Dakota

8. New Hampshire

9. Rhode Island

10. Colorado

11. Connecticut

12. California

13. South Dakota

14. Oregon

15. New York

16. Virginia

17. Montana

18. Alaska

19. Iowa

20. Nebraska

21. New Jersey

22. Utah

23. Maine

24. Pennsylvania

25. Wyoming

Another key takeaway from the survey is that nearly 1 in 5 people admit they are not honest with themselves when making a budget.

Coming in at #21 on the list, many New Jerseyans are working 2 or 3 jobs to cover those extra expenses.