Asbury Park, NJ vs Long Branch, NJ

Asbury Park, NJ and Long Branch, NJ have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Asbury Park scores 132 while Long Branch scores 135 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Asbury Park is $1,679/month compared to $1,744/month in Long Branch — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Asbury Park is more affordable at $508,800 median vs $519,000.

Median household income in Asbury Park is $71,080 compared to $73,381 in Long Branch (-3.1%). While Long Branch 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, less than the 28.5% in Long Branch.