salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Most homes (76.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,960 a year. That is $36 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 66 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brigantine?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brigantine
| Size | Brigantine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,317 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,616 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,152 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,079 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brigantine 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 Brigantine, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brigantine
Life in Brigantine
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brigantine?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,767 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $524,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brigantine, NJ?
Renting in Brigantine costs a median of about $1,874 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Brigantine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,960 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brigantine cheap or expensive?
Brigantine is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $104,884. It ranks 66th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brigantine?
The median homeowner in Brigantine pays $6,187 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.
Is Brigantine 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 Brigantine?
The median home value in Brigantine is $524,800, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,674 people live in Brigantine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.