Cost of Living in McGuire AFB, NJ

With a cost of living index of 134, McGuire AFB, NJ is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 34% more expensive than the national average and 7% above the New Jersey state average of 128. McGuire AFB is a small community of 4,491 residents.

The median household income in McGuire AFB is $79,423, which is 6% higher 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.