Cost of Living in Leisuretowne, NJ

With a cost of living index of 102, Leisuretowne, NJ is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 2% more expensive than the national average and 26% below the New Jersey state average of 128. Leisuretowne is a small community of 3,244 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Leisuretowne's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,588 (20% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $220,800 (28% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Leisuretowne is $51,420, which is 32% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 37% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Everyday prices in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower 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.