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Is Barrington, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,45617% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,142about $7,845/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$273,20018% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,240 a year. That is $28 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 22 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Barrington
$1,456
Milltown
$1,328
Mountainside
$3,500+
Midland Park
$2,896
Stratford
$1,395
Linwood
$2,414
Keyport
$2,119

How much do households earn in Barrington?

Under $25k
14.3%
$25k–50k
12.4%
$50k–100k
34.5%
$100k–150k
20.0%
$150k+
12.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Barrington

SizeBarringtonU.S. average
Studio$1,433$1,338
1 bedroom$896$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,790$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Barrington 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 Barrington, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Barrington

🏛️ Property tax$8,864a year · 3.24% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$138a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Barrington

Commute to work26.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree48.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Barrington?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $440 a month less.

Renting
$1,456
Owning
$1,896

Owning assumes a typical $273,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Barrington, NJ?

Renting in Barrington costs a median of about $1,456 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,240 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Barrington cheap or expensive?

Barrington is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $94,142. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Barrington?

The median homeowner in Barrington pays $8,864 a year in property taxes, about 3.24% of the median home value.

Is Barrington 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 Barrington?

The median home value in Barrington is $273,200, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

7,076 people live in Barrington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.