Keansburg, NJ vs Union, NJ

Keansburg is moderately more affordable than Union, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Keansburg scores 112 compared to 128 for Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Union 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 $1,695/month in Union — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keansburg is more affordable at $274,500 median vs $451,500.

Median household income in Keansburg is $87,484 compared to $127,411 in Union (-31.3%). While Union is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Keansburg spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Union.