salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (64%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,160 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 23 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bridgeton?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bridgeton
| Size | Bridgeton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,124 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,397 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,807 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,053 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bridgeton
Life in Bridgeton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bridgeton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $469 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $145,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bridgeton, NJ?
Renting in Bridgeton costs a median of about $1,479 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Bridgeton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,160 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bridgeton cheap or expensive?
Bridgeton is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $60,160. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bridgeton?
The median homeowner in Bridgeton pays $4,110 a year in property taxes, about 2.82% of the median home value.
Is Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton?
The median home value in Bridgeton is $145,500, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
27,001 people live in Bridgeton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.