Middletown, NJ Cost of Living


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Middletown cost of living score
129.1
More expensive
29.1% higher
than the US average
7.8% higher
than the New Jersey average
Middletown, 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.

Middletown, NJ

Housing costs in Middletown?
A typical home costs $625,000, which is 84.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.6% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Middletown costs $1,620 per month, which is 13.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Middletown?
To live comfortably in Middletown, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $119,880 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Middletown?
Middletown, NJ is located in southern Monmouth County and provides its residents with the perfect blend of urban amenities and suburban charm. Real estate prices hover around the $350-400k range while rental costs range from $1,000 to $1,500 depending on location within the township boundaries. Groceries tend to be cheaper than other towns in New Jersey making it easier to stretch a budget further when needed.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMiddletownNew JerseyUnited States
  129.1119.8100.0
  106.6105.8100
  98.396.9100.0
  116.1136.4100.0
  $625,000$432,100$338,100
  101.1%109.2%100.0%
  106.0127.7100.0
  139.7112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in the Belford section In north Middletown for about a year and although it was a great area the cost of living and rent is too high. I rented a 2 br 2br condo  More

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Over 16 years ago

this area is excellent. beautiful surroundings with trees and well kept homes.excellent public schooling, not far from nyc which enables a reasonable commute.however,  More

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