Asbury Park, NJ vs Belmar, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Asbury Park is 16.5% cheaper than Belmar. With a cost index of 132 vs 158, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Asbury Park to Belmar should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Asbury Park is $1,679/month compared to $1,832/month in Belmar — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Asbury Park is more affordable at $508,800 median vs $771,400.

Median household income in Asbury Park is $71,080 compared to $92,859 in Belmar (-23.5%). While Belmar is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Asbury Park spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23.7% in Belmar.