Cost of Living in Forked River, NJ

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30%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
70%
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 Forked River New Jersey National
Cost of living130125100
Groceries107108100
Health care112112100
Housing170157100
Transportation117114100
Utilities116111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment113113100
Household Items107107100
Education & Childcare122120100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Forked River is 4% higher than the New Jersey average
  • The cost of living in Forked River is 30% higher than the national average
  • Forked River housing is 70% 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$105,967$8,831$2,472$3,179
      Renters$91,880$7,657$2,144$2,757
      The affordability of the housing market in Forked River, NJ as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Forked River homeowners, the median income is $105,967. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,472 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $91,880. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $2,144 for their rent related monthly costs.

      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%

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      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.
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