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Is Browns Mills, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,34623% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$81,823about $6,819/month · 6% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$231,60030% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.8 minutes each way. Most homes (78.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,840 a year. That is $26 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 16 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Browns Mills
$1,346
Matawan
$2,013
Keansburg
$1,695
Villas
$1,897
Pine Lake Park
$2,028
Succasunna
$2,776
Smithville
$1,663

How much do households earn in Browns Mills?

Under $25k
16.1%
$25k–50k
17.1%
$50k–100k
36.0%
$100k–150k
19.9%
$150k+
5.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Browns Mills

SizeBrowns MillsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,154$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,251$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,836$1,698

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

How expensive is Browns Mills 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 Browns Mills, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Browns Mills

🏛️ Property tax$4,577a year · 1.98% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Browns Mills

Commute to work31.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home78.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Browns Mills?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $261 a month less.

Renting
$1,346
Owning
$1,607

Owning assumes a typical $231,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,160 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Browns Mills, NJ?

Renting in Browns Mills costs a median of about $1,346 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Browns Mills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,840 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Browns Mills cheap or expensive?

Browns Mills is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $81,823. It ranks 16th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Browns Mills?

The median homeowner in Browns Mills pays $4,577 a year in property taxes, about 1.98% of the median home value.

Is Browns Mills 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 Browns Mills?

The median home value in Browns Mills is $231,600, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

9,672 people live in Browns Mills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.