Brigantine, NJ vs Lakehurst, NJ

Lakehurst is moderately more affordable than Brigantine, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Brigantine scores 120 compared to 108 for Lakehurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brigantine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brigantine is $1,499/month compared to $1,637/month in Lakehurst — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brigantine has cheaper rent, Lakehurst actually has lower median home values ($225,800 vs $485,000).

Median household income in Brigantine is $88,906 compared to $80,458 in Lakehurst (+10.5%). The higher salaries in Brigantine partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brigantine spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Lakehurst.