Neptune, NJ Cost of Living


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

Neptune, NJ

Housing costs in Neptune?
A typical home costs $470,900, which is 39.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.0% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Neptune costs $1,610 per month, which is 12.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Neptune?
To live comfortably in Neptune, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $90,360 for a family, and $51,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Neptune?
The cost of living in Neptune, NJ is relatively high. The average home price is over $300,000, and the median income for Neptune residents is just under $50,000 per year. In addition to these costs, taxes are higher than the national average. Groceries are more expensive than other areas of the country as well. Despite these higher costs, Neptune boasts a low unemployment rate and numerous job opportunities. Living in Neptune can be somewhat costly compared to other parts of the nation, but many residents feel that it is worth it for the quality of life that comes with living here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNeptuneNew JerseyUnited States
  129.1119.8100.0
  105.1105.8100
  98.396.9100.0
  142.5136.4100.0
  $470,900$432,100$338,100
  101.1%109.2%100.0%
  91.2127.7100.0
  139.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

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Over 13 years ago

My children have just started school in Neptune and I will be taking them out due the extreme poor performance of the schools. See the NJ department of education web  More

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I grew up in Neptune twp. I spent all of my childhood and part of my early adult life there. I had a great life there. I would call it Lower to middle class suburban  More

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