Absecon, NJ Cost of Living


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Absecon cost of living score
93.9
Less expensive
6.1% lower
than the US average
21.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Absecon, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.1% lower than the U.S. average and 21.6% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Absecon, NJ

Housing costs in Absecon?
A typical home costs $264,500, which is 21.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.8% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Absecon costs $1,890 per month, which is 32.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.5% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Absecon?
To live comfortably in Absecon, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Absecon?
The cost of living in Absecon, NJ is slightly higher than the national average. The median home cost in Absecon is $256,400 compared to the United States’ median of $184,700. The average price for groceries and healthcare are also slightly higher than the national averages. Additionally, transportation costs can be more expensive in Absecon due to its location outside of major metropolitan areas. Despite this, overall living expenses are still considered affordable and many amenities such as quality schools and parks make it an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAbseconNew JerseyUnited States
  93.9119.8100.0
  102.5105.8100
  93.596.9100.0
  74.8136.4100.0
  $264,500$432,100$338,100
  111.8%109.2%100.0%
  88.0127.7100.0
  99.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Property taxes in Atlantic County at totally out of control. The general tax rate for Absecon in 2005 was 3.694%. If you believe inflation is about 2.5% then your house  More

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Over 18 years ago

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