Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Cost of Living


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Point Pleasant Beach cost of living score
111.9
More expensive
11.9% higher
than the US average
6.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% higher than the U.S. average and 6.6% higher than the average for New Jersey.

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Housing costs in Point Pleasant Beach?
A typical home costs $809,200, which is 139.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 87.3% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Point Pleasant Beach costs $1,690 per month, which is 18.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Point Pleasant Beach?
To live comfortably in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $155,160 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Point Pleasant Beach?
The cost of living in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is relatively high compared to the national average. The median home price is around $650,000, with property taxes averaging around 3%. Groceries and health care are also somewhat higher than the national average. Despite the higher cost of living, Point Pleasant Beach is a desirable location for many due to its proximity to New York City and many attractive beaches along the Jersey Shore. With a wide range of job opportunities in nearby cities like New York and Atlantic City, Point Pleasant Beach has become a popular place for commuters who want to enjoy the beach lifestyle while still working close to their jobs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPoint Pleasant BeachNew JerseyUnited States
  111.9119.8100.0
  106.5105.8100
  97.796.9100.0
  252.0136.4100.0
  $809,200$432,100$338,100
  106.5%109.2%100.0%
  98.9127.7100.0
  101.8112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Point Pleasant Beach
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Summer - Beaches are clean and big, but not free. Boardwalk is family oriented. Manasquan RIver and Inlet caters to boaters. Commercial fishing fleet operates here.  More

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The weather is great here at the beach. Of course it gets HOT in the summer (July or Aug months) but the ocean breeze helps to keep it tolerable. The heat only hits the  More

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