Avenel, NJ vs Union Beach, NJ

Avenel is moderately more affordable than Union Beach, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Avenel scores 124 compared to 136 for Union Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Union Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avenel is $1,839/month compared to $1,957/month in Union Beach — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Avenel is more affordable at $351,200 median vs $452,900.

Median household income in Avenel is $95,935 compared to $128,400 in Union Beach (-25.3%). While Union Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Avenel spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Union Beach.