Cost of Living in Monmouth County, NJ

Modeled annual cost: $60,751.

Median family income: $155,779.

Affordability Snapshot

NJ County Median

$59,331

State Rank

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

Median Income

$155,779

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Monmouth County, NJ.

$18,051 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$60,751

Per year

  • Housing:$18,051
  • Transport:$13,109
  • Taxes:$12,055
  • Other Costs:$7,109
  • Healthcare:$5,580
  • Food:$4,846
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in New Jersey

1Cumberland County, NJ
$52,651
2Atlantic County, NJ
$53,135
3Cape May County, NJ
$53,209
4Salem County, NJ
$53,792
5Camden County, NJ
$55,357

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Cost of Living in Monmouth County, NJ (2026)