Zip 08740 (Ocean Gate, NJ) Cost of Living


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Ocean Gate cost of living score
111.9
More expensive
11.9% higher
than the US average
6.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Ocean Gate (zip 08740), 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.

Zip 08740 (Ocean Gate, NJ)

Housing costs in Ocean Gate?
A typical home costs $342,400, which is 1.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.8% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ocean Gate costs $1,790 per month, which is 4.7% more than the national average of $1,710 and 21.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,170.

Can I afford Ocean Gate?
To live comfortably in Ocean Gate (zip 08740), New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $65,520 for a family, and $57,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ocean Gate?
The cost of living in 08740 Ocean Gate, NJ is relatively moderate. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in the area is 109.68, which is slightly higher than the national average. Rent prices are also quite reasonable; one-bedroom apartments can be found for an average of $1,250 per month while three-bedroom apartments rent for an average of $1,550 a month. The price of goods and services in the area is also slightly higher than the national average. Groceries and restaurant meals are more expensive than in other areas but still affordable. Public transportation costs are also very reasonable and there are plenty of options available to get around town quickly and easily.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOcean GateNew JerseyUnited States
  111.9119.8100.0
  102.5105.8100
  97.796.9100.0
  97.3136.4100.0
  $342,400$432,100$338,100
  105.5%109.2%100.0%
  102.5127.7100.0
  101.7112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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