Keansburg, NJ vs Rio Grande, NJ

Rio Grande is moderately more affordable than Keansburg, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Keansburg scores 112 compared to 105 for Rio Grande, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Keansburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Keansburg is $1,649/month compared to $1,486/month in Rio Grande — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rio Grande has cheaper rent, Keansburg actually has lower median home values ($274,500 vs $311,900).

Median household income in Keansburg is $87,484 compared to $97,590 in Rio Grande (-10.4%). Rio Grande offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Keansburg spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Rio Grande.