Cost of Living in West Wildwood, NJ

With a cost of living index of 107, West Wildwood, NJ is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 7% more expensive than the national average and 21% below the New Jersey state average of 128. West Wildwood is a small community of 564 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in West Wildwood's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,400 (6% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $364,900 (20% 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 West Wildwood is $64,750, which is 14% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Everyday prices in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ (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.