1 facility hiring travelers, 1 opening. A two-bedroom in Manahawkin runs about $2,190 a month at HUD fair market rent, 29% under Morristown's.
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | 1 | $2,149 | $2,149 | 156 | Acute Care Hospitals ยท Magnet |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
Against the national average, New Jersey runs housing 34% above, utilities 14% above and groceries and goods 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, New Jersey, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9% above |
| Housing | 34% above |
| Utilities | 14% above |
| Groceries and goods | 7% above |
| Services | 4% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Manahawkin is $2,190 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,780.
New Jersey taxes wage income.
Against Morristown, a two-bedroom here runs 29% lower ($2,190 against $3,070).