Barnegat, NJ vs Port Morris, NJ

Port Morris is moderately more affordable than Barnegat, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Barnegat scores 129 compared to 117 for Port Morris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barnegat can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnegat is $1,870/month compared to $1,493/month in Port Morris — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Morris is more affordable at $391,400 median vs $398,900.

Median household income in Barnegat is $105,091 compared to $65,070 in Port Morris (+61.5%). While Barnegat is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnegat spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, less than the 27.5% in Port Morris.