Monmouth Junction, NJ Cost of Living


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Monmouth Junction cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Monmouth Junction, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% higher than the U.S. average and 4.1% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Monmouth Junction, NJ

Housing costs in Monmouth Junction?
A typical home costs $554,000, which is 63.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.2% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monmouth Junction costs $2,100 per month, which is 46.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.6% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Monmouth Junction?
To live comfortably in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $106,200 for a family, and $66,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monmouth Junction?
Monmouth Junction, NJ is a great place to live due to its low cost of living. The median household income is approximately $102,000, which is significantly higher than the national median of $60,000. Despite this high income level, residents enjoy relatively low housing prices and taxes. The median home value in Monmouth Junction is around $368,500 with an average property tax rate of 2.56%. In addition to low housing costs, other expenses associated with living in Monmouth Junction are generally lower than the national average. Groceries and utilities cost less than 3% more than the average in America while transportation costs are 5% lower. Overall, living in Monmouth Junction can be quite affordable for those looking for a good quality of life in New Jersey without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonmouth JunctionNew JerseyUnited States
  124.7119.8100.0
  106105.8100
  98.896.9100.0
  161.4136.4100.0
  $554,000$432,100$338,100
  111.6%109.2%100.0%
  155.0127.7100.0
  122.8112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Townhouses start in the $300's. Most people are commuters...live here but work in  More

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