What does coffee cost in New Jersey?
Based on 11 menu prices for a 12oz latte at independent coffee shops across New Jersey, collected by Fresh Cup in Fall 2026.
Median price at independent shops, at each drink’s standard size. Red is higher than the national median; green is lower. A faded drink has fewer than 5 prices, a small sample.
A 12oz latte typically costs $5.25 here, 5.0% higher than the national median ($5.00).
11 prices, from $4.00 to $5.85. The median is $5.25.
| Metro | Prices | 12oz latte |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair | 3 | $4.50 |
Is coffee expensive in New Jersey?
It’s 5.0% higher than the national median. The typical 12oz latte at an independent shop costs $5.25 in New Jersey and $5.00 nationally.
Is coffee more expensive in New Jersey or New York?
New Jersey is 4.5% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.25 in New Jersey and $5.50 in New York, a $0.25 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in New Jersey or Pennsylvania?
New Jersey is 5.0% more expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.25 in New Jersey and $5.00 in Pennsylvania, a $0.25 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in New Jersey or California?
New Jersey is 7.7% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.25 in New Jersey and $5.69 in California, a $0.44 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in New Jersey or Texas?
About the same. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.25 in New Jersey and $5.25 in Texas.
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