Freehold borough, NJ Cost of Living


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Freehold borough cost of living score
129.1
More expensive
29.1% higher
than the US average
7.8% higher
than the New Jersey average
Freehold borough, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 129.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.1% higher than the U.S. average and 7.8% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Freehold borough, NJ

Housing costs in Freehold borough?
A typical home costs $378,600, which is 12.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.4% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Freehold borough costs $1,830 per month, which is 28.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.6% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Freehold borough?
To live comfortably in Freehold borough, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $72,720 for a family, and $58,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Freehold borough?
The cost of living in Freehold borough, NJ is quite reasonable when compared to the surrounding areas. The median home value in Freehold Borough is $283,400 which is lower than the New Jersey median home value of $327,300. Additionally, the median household income for residents of Freehold Borough is $72,335 which is higher than both the state and national averages. Residents can find an array of housing options ranging from single-family homes to apartments and townhomes at various price points. Transportation costs are also low with NJ Transit's River Line running through Freehold Borough providing access to other major cities. All in all, the cost of living in Freehold borough, NJ makes it a great place to live for people of various incomes and lifestyles.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFreehold boroughNew JerseyUnited States
  129.1119.8100.0
  105.5105.8100
  98.396.9100.0
  132.2136.4100.0
  $378,600$432,100$338,100
  102.7%109.2%100.0%
  89.7127.7100.0
  140.5112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Freehold New Jersey is a great place to live, but I've recently lost my job and find it impossible to stay here because of the high  More

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Karen's is an old review and is suspect to begin with. It implies that Freehold Borough is somehow less desirable than Freehold Township. Karen is speaking in vague  More

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Over 18 years ago

St. Rose of Lima is a wonderful parish. There is a beautiful historic church dating to the 1800s and a newer modern chapel. St. Rose has a parochial school as well.  More

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