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Is Bargaintown, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,65551% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$142,333about $11,861/month · 63% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$351,7006% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (95.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,200 a year. That is $51 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 207 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bargaintown
$2,655
Ledgewood
$2,412
Englewood Cliffs
$3,500+
Clementon
$1,290
Glendora
$1,088
Salem
$2,235
Florence
$1,494

How much do households earn in Bargaintown?

Under $25k
8.3%
$25k–50k
8.3%
$50k–100k
30.9%
$100k–150k
24.7%
$150k+
29.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 54.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Bargaintown overall?

Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
134
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
114
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bargaintown, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bargaintown

🏛️ Property tax$8,431a year · 2.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$176a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bargaintown

Commute to work20.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree48.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bargaintown?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $215 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,655
Owning
$2,440

Owning assumes a typical $351,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bargaintown, NJ?

Renting in Bargaintown costs a median of about $2,655 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Bargaintown?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,200 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bargaintown cheap or expensive?

Bargaintown is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $142,333. It ranks 207th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bargaintown?

The median homeowner in Bargaintown pays $8,431 a year in property taxes, about 2.40% of the median home value.

Is Bargaintown 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 Bargaintown?

The median home value in Bargaintown is $351,700, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,377 people live in Bargaintown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.