salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,000 a year. That is $50 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 202 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bergenfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bergenfield
| Size | Bergenfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,951 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,887 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,047 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,868 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,352 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bergenfield
Life in Bergenfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bergenfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $810 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $491,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bergenfield, NJ?
Renting in Bergenfield costs a median of about $2,600 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Bergenfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,000 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bergenfield cheap or expensive?
Bergenfield is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $140,254. It ranks 202nd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bergenfield?
The median homeowner in Bergenfield pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.03% of the median home value.
Is Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield?
The median home value in Bergenfield is $491,500, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
28,450 people live in Bergenfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.