salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,920 a year. That is $25 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 14 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Berlin?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Berlin
| Size | Berlin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,336 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,682 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,092 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Berlin 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 Berlin, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Berlin
Life in Berlin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Berlin?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,035 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $336,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Berlin, NJ?
Renting in Berlin costs a median of about $1,298 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Berlin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,920 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Berlin cheap or expensive?
Berlin is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.0% of the typical household income of $110,929. It ranks 14th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Berlin?
The median homeowner in Berlin pays $9,120 a year in property taxes, about 2.71% of the median home value.
Is Berlin 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 Berlin?
The median home value in Berlin is $336,300, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,539 people live in Berlin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.