salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.4 minutes each way. Most households rent (69%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,920 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 88 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Orange?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Orange
| Size | East Orange | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,372 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,308 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,159 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,162 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Orange 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 East Orange, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Orange
Life in East Orange
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Orange?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $566 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $365,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Orange, NJ?
Renting in East Orange costs a median of about $1,973 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in East Orange?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,920 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Orange cheap or expensive?
East Orange is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.1% of the typical household income of $65,605. It ranks 88th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Orange?
The median homeowner in East Orange pays $9,970 a year in property taxes, about 2.72% of the median home value.
Is East Orange 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 East Orange?
The median home value in East Orange is $365,900, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
70,090 people live in East Orange. Numbers are typical (middle) values.