Union Beach, NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Union Beach, New Jersey?
$6,270 / month
for a family, 16.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $75,240 for the year for a family.
$3,600 / month
for a single person, 24.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $43,200 for the year for a single person.

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

Union Beach, NJ

Housing costs in Union Beach?
A typical home costs $391,800, which is 15.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.3% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Union Beach costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Union Beach?
To live comfortably in Union Beach, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $75,240 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Union Beach?
The cost of living in Union Beach, NJ is generally considered to be more affordable than other areas of the state. The average home price in Union Beach is about $280,000, which is significantly lower than the statewide average home price of around $313,000. Additionally, the median household income in Union Beach is around $80,000 compared to that of New Jersey’s median household income of approximately $90,800. In addition to real estate prices being more reasonable, there are other factors such as fuel costs and grocery store prices that can make living in Union Beach more economical for families.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesUnion BeachNew JerseyUnited States
    Unlock119.8100.0
  104.0  Unlock100.0
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  127.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  102.7  Unlock100.0
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  140.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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