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Is Lindenwold, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,44418% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,346about $5,029/month · 31% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$173,60048% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (70%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,760 a year. That is $28 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 21 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lindenwold
$1,444
$3,558
$2,890
$2,779

How much do households earn in Lindenwold?

Under $25k
22.0%
$25k–50k
25.7%
$50k–100k
32.4%
$100k–150k
12.2%
$150k+
2.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lindenwold

SizeLindenwoldU.S. average
Studio$1,231$1,338
1 bedroom$1,336$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,621$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,508$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,639$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Lindenwold

🏛️ Property tax$6,735a year · 3.88% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$143a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lindenwold

Commute to work26.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home30%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line21.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lindenwold?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $239 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,444
Owning
$1,205

Owning assumes a typical $173,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lindenwold, NJ?

Renting in Lindenwold costs a median of about $1,444 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,760 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lindenwold cheap or expensive?

Lindenwold is rated OK: rent takes 28.7% of the typical household income of $60,346. It ranks 21st cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lindenwold?

The median homeowner in Lindenwold pays $6,735 a year in property taxes, about 3.88% of the median home value.

Is Lindenwold 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 Lindenwold?

The median home value in Lindenwold is $173,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

21,719 people live in Lindenwold. Numbers are typical (middle) values.