Cost Of Living in Absecon, NJ

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15%

Overall NAT. AVG.

8%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

23%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Absecon	New Jersey	National
Cost of living	115	125	100
Groceries	108	108	100
Health care	110	112	100
Housing	123	157	100
Transportation	114	114	100
Utilities	112	111	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	114	113	100
Household Items	104	107	100
Education & Childcare	119	120	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Absecon is 9% lower than the New Jersey average
The cost of living in Absecon is 15% higher than the national average
Absecon housing is 23% higher than the national average
New Jersey general sales tax is 30% higher than the national average
New Jersey state income tax is 46% lower than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$118,196	$9,850	$2,758	$3,546
Renters	$61,873	$5,156	$1,444	$1,856

The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Absecon, NJ, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Absecon, homeowners have a median income of $118,196. Using that number, a maximum of $2,758 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $61,873, which means there is a maximum of $1,444 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

New Jersey Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
New Jersey	6.625%	12.625%

New Jersey Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
New Jersey	1.4%	10.75%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Elwood, NJ	1,275	101	1.3%
Egg Harbor City, NJ	4,175	103	3.4%
Pleasantville, NJ	20,927	104	3.5%
Atlantic City, NJ	38,810	104	4.2%
Pomona, NJ	7,980	107	7.5%
Absecon, NJ	8,666	115	14.6%

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Absecon, NJ	8,666	115	14.6%