Fair Haven, NJ Cost Of Living
Fair Haven's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In New Jersey
In America
What is the cost of living in Fair Haven, NJ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Fair Haven has an overall cost of living index of 189 which is 1.9x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only New Jersey, Fair Haven has a cost of living index that's 1.6x higher than New Jersey's index of 121.
The standard of living in Fair Haven ranks as #6,269 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in New Jersey. By definition, that implies Fair Haven ranks as the #150 most expensive place in the Garden State.
Fair Haven Cost Of Living Vs. New Jersey
| Living Expense | Fair Haven | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 134 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 146 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 323 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 133 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
Fair Haven, NJ Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in New Jersey, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Fair Haven | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $772,200 | $343,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $3,501 | $1,368 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $184,201 | $85,245 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 4.2x | 4.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.23x | 0.19x | 0.2x |
Detailed Fair Haven Services Costs Vs. New Jersey
| Item | Fair Haven | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.67 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $16.31 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $20.49 | $14.67 |
Detailed Fair Haven Groceries Costs Vs. New Jersey
| Item | Fair Haven | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $6.4 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $2.65 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $3.11 | $2.05 |
Detailed Fair Haven Health Costs Vs. New Jersey
| Item | Fair Haven | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $23.25 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $60.79 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $4.42 | $2.34 |
Detailed Fair Haven Transportation Costs Vs. New Jersey
| Item | Fair Haven | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.16 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.33 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $12.01 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $108.08 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $106.72 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $124.43 | $99.13 |
Detailed Fair Haven Utilities Costs Vs. New Jersey
| Item | Fair Haven | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.62 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $80.22 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $157.7 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $189.52 | $175.64 |
Fair Haven SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Fair Haven
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Fair Haven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinton Falls, NJ | 17,584 | 126 | 0.7x |
| Fairview, NJ | 14,218 | 140 | 0.7x |
| West Freehold, NJ | 14,118 | 136 | 0.7x |
| Fords, NJ | 12,509 | 123 | 0.7x |
| Red Bank, NJ | 12,039 | 145 | 0.8x |
| Freehold, NJ | 11,755 | 119 | 0.6x |
| Strathmore, NJ | 7,514 | 129 | 0.7x |
| Rumson, NJ | 6,757 | 226 | 1.2x |
| Yorketown, NJ | 6,739 | 144 | 0.8x |
| Lincroft, NJ | 6,501 | 139 | 0.7x |
