Ocean City Metro Area, NJ Cost of Living


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Ocean City cost of living score
123.6
More expensive
23.6% higher
than the US average
3.2% higher
than the New Jersey average
Ocean City New Jer Metro Area, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 123.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.6% higher than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Ocean City Metro Area, NJ

Housing costs in Ocean City?
A typical home costs $613,600, which is 81.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.0% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ocean City costs $1,550 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Ocean City?
To live comfortably in Ocean City New Jer Metro Area, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $117,720 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ocean City?
The cost of living in the Ocean City, NJ Metro Area is significantly higher than the national average. With a cost of living index of 123.6, this region is 23.6% more expensive than the US average and prices for homes are also much higher. The median value for houses in this area is $613600 compared to the US median value of $338100. Despite the high cost of living, Ocean City continues to be a popular destination due to its close proximity to beaches and outdoor activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOcean CityNew JerseyUnited States
  123.6119.8100.0
  110.3105.8100
  97.496.9100.0
  174.4136.4100.0
  $613,600$432,100$338,100
  111.1%109.2%100.0%
  90.3127.7100.0
  103.2112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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