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Is Butler, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,99314% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$120,314about $10,026/month · 38% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$442,50033% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,720 a year. That is $38 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 93 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Butler
$1,993
Atco
$1,690
Spotswood
$1,191
Carneys Point
$2,128
Watsessing
$1,957
Oradell
$3,500+
Mystic Island
$2,089

How much do households earn in Butler?

Under $25k
9.5%
$25k–50k
11.2%
$50k–100k
35.8%
$100k–150k
23.4%
$150k+
16.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Butler

SizeButlerU.S. average
Studio$1,655$1,338
1 bedroom$1,582$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,818$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,497$1,698

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

How expensive is Butler 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 Butler, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Butler

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 2.26% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$84a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Butler

Commute to work30 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Butler?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,077 a month less.

Renting
$1,993
Owning
$3,070

Owning assumes a typical $442,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Butler, NJ?

Renting in Butler costs a median of about $1,993 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Butler?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,720 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Butler cheap or expensive?

Butler is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $120,314. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Butler?

The median homeowner in Butler pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.26% of the median home value.

Is Butler 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 Butler?

The median home value in Butler is $442,500, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

8,133 people live in Butler. Numbers are typical (middle) values.