East Orange, NJ vs Toms River, NJ

East Orange is moderately more affordable than Toms River, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. East Orange scores 107 compared to 121 for Toms River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Toms River can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Orange is $1,372/month compared to $1,678/month in Toms River — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Orange is more affordable at $315,500 median vs $377,800.

Median household income in East Orange is $59,872 compared to $95,759 in Toms River (-37.5%). While Toms River is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Orange spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Toms River.