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Is Flanders, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,05517% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$158,935about $13,245/month · 83% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$552,90066% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,200 a year. That is $40 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 108 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Flanders
$2,055
North Haledon
$2,614
White Meadow Lake
$2,964
Boonton
$2,040
Pitman
$1,791
Audubon
$1,598
Montvale
$3,366

How much do households earn in Flanders?

Under $25k
9.2%
$25k–50k
8.2%
$50k–100k
24.6%
$100k–150k
30.1%
$150k+
27.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 57.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Flanders

SizeFlandersU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,936$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,521$1,509

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

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

Taxes and bills in Flanders

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.81% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$117a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Flanders

Commute to work31.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree53.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Flanders?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,781 a month less.

Renting
$2,055
Owning
$3,836

Owning assumes a typical $552,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,290 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Flanders, NJ?

Renting in Flanders costs a median of about $2,055 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,200 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Flanders cheap or expensive?

Flanders is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.5% of the typical household income of $158,935. It ranks 108th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Flanders?

The median homeowner in Flanders pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.81% of the median home value.

Is Flanders 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 Flanders?

The median home value in Flanders is $552,900, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,809 people live in Flanders. Numbers are typical (middle) values.