Cost of Living in New Jersey
42 cities • 2,674,812 total population • 2026 Data
$91,125
Avg. Median Income
+18% vs national
$1,709
Avg. Median Rent
+27% vs national
$440,410
Avg. Home Value
+30% vs national
7.3%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
New Jersey has 42 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 2,674,812 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $91,125, which is 18% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,709 per month, and the average home value is $440,410. The largest city is Newark, while Atlantic City offers the lowest rent and Paramus has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in New Jersey
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | $1,084 | $36,220 | $189,600 |
| 2 | Camden | $1,157 | $40,450 | $100,400 |
| 3 | Vineland | $1,207 | $65,854 | $218,200 |
| 4 | Millville | $1,207 | $67,190 | $199,300 |
| 5 | Trenton | $1,224 | $47,102 | $122,500 |
Most Expensive Cities in New Jersey
Highest Income Cities in New Jersey
All Cities in New Jersey
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 307,188 | $48,416 | $1,330 | $337,800 |
| Jersey City | 289,691 | $94,813 | $1,902 | $534,500 |
| Paterson | 157,660 | $53,766 | $1,457 | $335,400 |
| Elizabeth | 135,887 | $63,874 | $1,463 | $393,500 |
| Toms River | 93,915 | $95,759 | $1,678 | $377,800 |
| Trenton | 89,966 | $47,102 | $1,224 | $122,500 |
| Clifton | 89,247 | $99,003 | $1,658 | $444,300 |
| Camden | 71,471 | $40,450 | $1,157 | $100,400 |
| Bayonne | 70,468 | $81,285 | $1,593 | $446,100 |
| Lakewood | 69,884 | $57,576 | $1,647 | $618,400 |
| Passaic | 69,651 | $56,780 | $1,392 | $406,500 |
| East Orange | 69,183 | $59,872 | $1,372 | $315,500 |
| Union City | 66,375 | $65,369 | $1,489 | $446,800 |
| Vineland | 60,692 | $65,854 | $1,207 | $218,200 |
| Hoboken | 58,340 | $176,943 | $2,819 | $872,100 |
| New Brunswick | 55,744 | $60,248 | $1,790 | $316,800 |
| Perth Amboy | 55,278 | $58,490 | $1,629 | $339,200 |
| Plainfield | 54,515 | $80,334 | $1,673 | $383,300 |
| West New York | 51,683 | $67,139 | $1,607 | $410,200 |
| Hackensack | 45,768 | $82,212 | $1,794 | $370,300 |
| Sayreville | 45,237 | $98,629 | $1,641 | $407,600 |
| Sicklerville | 44,500 | $102,881 | $1,561 | $256,600 |
| Linden | 43,614 | $91,036 | $1,677 | $387,200 |
| Kearny | 40,570 | $83,212 | $1,649 | $431,700 |
| Fort Lee | 39,818 | $105,535 | $2,255 | $422,200 |
| Atlantic City | 38,486 | $36,220 | $1,084 | $189,600 |
| Fair Lawn | 35,153 | $147,952 | $1,908 | $532,700 |
| Garfield | 32,502 | $75,701 | $1,612 | $454,300 |
| Long Branch | 32,184 | $73,381 | $1,744 | $519,000 |
| Westfield | 30,760 | $212,700 | $2,211 | $930,500 |
| Princeton | 30,451 | $184,113 | $2,448 | $1,040,400 |
| Rahway | 29,748 | $90,852 | $1,764 | $362,300 |
| Englewood | 29,342 | $101,398 | $1,925 | $497,500 |
| Bergenfield | 28,269 | $124,083 | $1,744 | $469,200 |
| Old Bridge | 28,015 | $106,934 | $1,426 | $457,800 |
| Millville | 27,432 | $67,190 | $1,207 | $199,300 |
| Bridgeton | 26,836 | $46,124 | $1,367 | $134,400 |
| Paramus | 26,500 | $139,707 | $2,845 | $736,000 |
| Ridgewood | 26,076 | $217,250 | $2,340 | $882,700 |
| Lodi | 25,946 | $84,570 | $1,675 | $449,200 |
| Cliffside Park | 25,580 | $94,960 | $1,783 | $577,200 |
| Carteret | 25,187 | $87,553 | $2,012 | $370,200 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.