Cost of Living in Monmouth County, NJ

Modeled annual cost: $60,751.

Median family income: $155,779.

NJ Median $59,331

Monmouth County, NJ Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$155,779

Estimated Annual Costs

$60,751

Cost/Income Ratio

39.0%

State Rank

#9Most expensive counties in NJ out of 21See New Jersey county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Monmouth County, NJ.

$18,051 per year.*29.71% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$60,751

Per year

  • Housing:
    $18,05129.7%
  • Transport:
    $13,10921.6%
  • Taxes:
    $12,05519.8%
  • Other Costs:
    $7,10911.7%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,5809.2%
  • Food:
    $4,8468.0%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Cumberland County, NJ
$52,651
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$53,135
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$53,209
4Salem County, NJ
$53,792
5Camden County, NJ
$55,357

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