Within New Jersey, the Ocean County area has the highest assisted living prices. The lowest assisted living prices in the state can be found in Ocean City, which averages $4,945. This is a full $2,493 per month more expensive than assisted living in Ocean County. On the coast, Atlantic City has an average monthly cost of $5,790. Assisted living prices in Vineland fall closer to the state average, at $6,523. Across the Delaware Bay, assisted living in Dover, Delaware costs an average of $4,920. More affordable assisted living prices may be available in neighboring New York, where capital Albany averages $4,800. Major metropolis New York City is more expensive, with an average assisted living price of $5,991 per month.