salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,920 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 37 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Audubon?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Audubon
| Size | Audubon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,093 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,567 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Audubon overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Audubon, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Audubon
Life in Audubon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Audubon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $535 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $307,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Audubon, NJ?
Renting in Audubon costs a median of about $1,598 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Audubon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,920 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Audubon cheap or expensive?
Audubon is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $124,878. It ranks 37th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Audubon?
The median homeowner in Audubon pays $8,450 a year in property taxes, about 2.75% of the median home value.
Is Audubon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Audubon?
The median home value in Audubon is $307,400, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,730 people live in Audubon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.