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Republicans in Monmouth County have failed in combatting the rising cost of living

Since Monmouth County Republicans took complete control in 2011, they have simply failed to address the affordability crisis.

Since Republicans took complete control in 2011, the cost of living in Monmouth County has increased exponentially. For a family, Monmouth County is 75% more expensive than the national average, with an estimated annual cost of $113,400. Overall, the cost of living here is 29.1% higher than the national average and 7.8% higher than the New Jersey average. This means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, and taxes is significantly higher than both the U.S. and state benchmarks. Republican governance in Monmouth County has simply failed, it's time for a change.

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