salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,880 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 172 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cliffside Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cliffside Park
| Size | Cliffside Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,869 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,647 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,143 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,793 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,928 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cliffside Park
Life in Cliffside Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cliffside Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,684 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $588,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cliffside Park, NJ?
Renting in Cliffside Park costs a median of about $2,397 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Cliffside Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,880 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cliffside Park cheap or expensive?
Cliffside Park is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $100,788. It ranks 172nd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cliffside Park?
The median homeowner in Cliffside Park pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.70% of the median home value.
Is Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park?
The median home value in Cliffside Park is $588,200, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
25,781 people live in Cliffside Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.