West Long Branch, NJ Cost of Living


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

West Long Branch, NJ

Housing costs in West Long Branch?
A typical home costs $753,500, which is 122.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 74.4% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Long Branch costs $2,180 per month, which is 52.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.6% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford West Long Branch?
To live comfortably in West Long Branch, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $144,360 for a family, and $69,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Long Branch?
The cost of living in West Long Branch, NJ is generally slightly higher than the national average. Housing costs are usually more expensive than the rest of the country, with a median home value around $323,500 and median rent at $1,600 per month. However, groceries and utilities are cheaper than the nation's average. The overall cost of living in West Long Branch is approximately 7 points higher than the national average; however, this difference may be offset by lower taxes and greater access to high-quality public schools and recreational activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest Long BranchNew JerseyUnited States
  129.1119.8100.0
  106.9105.8100
  98.396.9100.0
  208.2136.4100.0
  $753,500$432,100$338,100
  102.7%109.2%100.0%
  88.3127.7100.0
  140.5112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

We really like living in WLB. The schools are excellent and it is a small town with all the benefits. WLB could do a better job of developing a more attractive retail  More

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