salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most households rent (65%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $119,400 a year. That is $57 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 248 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Rutherford?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Rutherford
| Size | East Rutherford | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,285 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,859 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,490 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,323 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Rutherford 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 Rutherford, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Rutherford
Life in East Rutherford
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Rutherford?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $194 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $458,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Rutherford, NJ?
Renting in East Rutherford costs a median of about $2,985 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in East Rutherford?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $119,400 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Rutherford cheap or expensive?
East Rutherford is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.9% of the typical household income of $105,685. It ranks 248th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Rutherford?
The median homeowner in East Rutherford pays $8,163 a year in property taxes, about 1.78% of the median home value.
Is East Rutherford 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 Rutherford?
The median home value in East Rutherford is $458,100, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
10,313 people live in East Rutherford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.