Cost of Living in Beach Haven West, NJ

With a cost of living index of 127, Beach Haven West, NJ is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 27% more expensive than the national average and in line with the New Jersey state average. Beach Haven West is a smaller community of 5,164 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

The median household income in Beach Haven West is $116,949, which is 56% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.