Long Beach, NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Long Beach, New Jersey?
$25,290 / month
for a family, 368.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $303,480 for the year for a family.
$4,000 / month
for a single person, 16.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $48,000 for the year for a single person.

Long Beach cost of living score
111.9
More expensive
11.9% higher
than the US average
6.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Long 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.

Long Beach, NJ

Housing costs in Long Beach?
A typical home costs $1,583,600, which is 368.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 266.5% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Long Beach costs $1,500 per month, which is 4.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Long Beach?
To live comfortably in Long Beach, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $303,480 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Long Beach?
Long Beach, NJ is known for its high cost of living. The average rental rates for a two-bedroom apartment are among the highest in the state, averaging around $2,100 per month. Home prices in Long Beach are also among the most expensive in New Jersey, with an average home price of over $600,000. Transportation costs such as gas and public transit tickets may be slightly higher than other cities due to Long Beach's location on the Jersey Shore. In addition to these expensive costs associated with living in Long Beach, groceries and dining out can also be costly due to the city's high-end restaurants.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLong BeachNew JerseyUnited States
    Unlock119.8100.0
  113.7  Unlock100.0
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  436.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  109.2  Unlock100.0
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  101.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Long Beach Island is a wonderful place to live. The climate is relatively temperate. Snow only lasts a day or so when we have it at all. Sparsley populated in winter but  More

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This is a really great place to live. You don't have to drive too far to reach the excitement of a big city (such as Atlantic City, Philadelphia, or New York). You are  More

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