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Is Carlstadt, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8153% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$124,506about $10,376/month · 43% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$595,40079% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,600 a year. That is $35 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 60 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Carlstadt
$1,815
Belle Mead
$2,899
Mays Landing
$1,248
Packanack Lake
$3,500+
Prospect Park
$1,935
Morris Plains
$3,389
Yardville
$1,833

How much do households earn in Carlstadt?

Under $25k
6.0%
$25k–50k
16.4%
$50k–100k
23.9%
$100k–150k
24.6%
$150k+
23.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 48.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Carlstadt

SizeCarlstadtU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,596$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,907$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,985$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Carlstadt

🏛️ Property tax$8,716a year · 1.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Carlstadt

Commute to work24.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Carlstadt?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,316 a month less.

Renting
$1,815
Owning
$4,131

Owning assumes a typical $595,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,540 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Carlstadt, NJ?

Renting in Carlstadt costs a median of about $1,815 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,600 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Carlstadt cheap or expensive?

Carlstadt is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $124,506. It ranks 60th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Carlstadt?

The median homeowner in Carlstadt pays $8,716 a year in property taxes, about 1.46% of the median home value.

Is Carlstadt 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 Carlstadt?

The median home value in Carlstadt is $595,400, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.

6,378 people live in Carlstadt. Numbers are typical (middle) values.