Cost of Living in Holiday City South, NJ

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15%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
20%
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 Holiday City South New Jersey National
Cost of living115125100
Groceries107108100
Health care112112100
Housing120157100
Transportation117114100
Utilities116111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment113113100
Household Items107107100
Education & Childcare122120100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Holiday City South is 8% lower than the New Jersey average
  • The cost of living in Holiday City South is 15% higher than the national average
  • Holiday City South housing is 20% 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$57,613$4,801$1,344$1,729
      Renters$75,194$6,266$1,754$2,256
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Holiday City South, NJ, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Holiday City South have a median income of $57,613. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $1,344 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $75,194, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $1,754.

      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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