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Is Marlton, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,46841% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$101,879about $8,490/month · 17% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$341,1003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,720 a year. That is $47 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 185 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marlton
$2,468
Manville
$2,035
Oak Ridge
$1,514
Lincoln Park
$2,049
Totowa
$2,286
Pompton Plains
$3,481
Little Ferry
$1,967

How much do households earn in Marlton?

Under $25k
7.7%
$25k–50k
16.8%
$50k–100k
40.5%
$100k–150k
20.3%
$150k+
13.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marlton

SizeMarltonU.S. average
Studio$1,844$1,338
1 bedroom$1,747$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,014$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,603$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Marlton

🏛️ Property tax$7,824a year · 2.29% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$141a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marlton

Commute to work27 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree48.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marlton?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $101 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,468
Owning
$2,367

Owning assumes a typical $341,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marlton, NJ?

Renting in Marlton costs a median of about $2,468 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,720 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marlton cheap or expensive?

Marlton is rated OK: rent takes 29.1% of the typical household income of $101,879. It ranks 185th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marlton?

The median homeowner in Marlton pays $7,824 a year in property taxes, about 2.29% of the median home value.

Is Marlton 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 Marlton?

The median home value in Marlton is $341,100, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

10,922 people live in Marlton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.