2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Point Pleasant, NJ vs Ocean City, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Ocean City or is it cheaper to live in Point Pleasant?
- Ocean City is 9.7% more expensive than Point Pleasant.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ocean City or Point Pleasant?
- Ocean City housing costs are 45.3% more expensive than Point Pleasant housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Point Pleasant or is Health Care more affordable in Ocean City.
- Health related expenses are 0.3% less in Ocean City.
 Point Pleasant, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock122.7100
 Food & Groceries106.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.4100
 Housing172.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$849,300$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock97.6100
 Miscellaneous101.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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