Fairton, NJ vs Lakehurst, NJ

Fairton is moderately more affordable than Lakehurst, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Fairton scores 94 compared to 108 for Lakehurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakehurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairton is $1,553/month compared to $1,637/month in Lakehurst — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairton is more affordable at $171,300 median vs $225,800.

Median household income in Fairton is $62,250 compared to $80,458 in Lakehurst (-22.6%). While Lakehurst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairton spend roughly 29.9% of their income on rent, more than the 24.4% in Lakehurst.