Cost of Living in Holiday Heights, NJ

With a cost of living index of 134, Holiday Heights, NJ is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 34% more expensive than the national average and 6% above the New Jersey state average of 128. Holiday Heights is a small community of 2,118 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Holiday Heights's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,257 (71% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $318,400 (4% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.6x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Holiday Heights is $56,796, which is 24% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 48% of household income on rent. This is well above the 30% affordability threshold, indicating a significant housing cost burden for many residents.

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.