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Is Mays Landing, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,24829% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,576about $7,465/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$263,70021% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.6 minutes each way. Most homes (76.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,920 a year. That is $24 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 10 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mays Landing
$1,248
Belle Mead
$2,899
Carlstadt
$1,815
Watchung
$3,021
Finderne
$2,333
Packanack Lake
$3,500+
Prospect Park
$1,935

How much do households earn in Mays Landing?

Under $25k
9.1%
$25k–50k
14.8%
$50k–100k
48.6%
$100k–150k
15.4%
$150k+
10.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mays Landing

SizeMays LandingU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,256$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,279$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,431$1,698

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

How expensive is Mays Landing 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 Mays Landing, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mays Landing

🏛️ Property tax$5,949a year · 2.26% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$125a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mays Landing

Commute to work31.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home76.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment10.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mays Landing?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $582 a month less.

Renting
$1,248
Owning
$1,830

Owning assumes a typical $263,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mays Landing, NJ?

Renting in Mays Landing costs a median of about $1,248 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Mays Landing?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,920 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mays Landing cheap or expensive?

Mays Landing is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $89,576. It ranks 10th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mays Landing?

The median homeowner in Mays Landing pays $5,949 a year in property taxes, about 2.26% of the median home value.

Is Mays Landing 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 Mays Landing?

The median home value in Mays Landing is $263,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,406 people live in Mays Landing. Numbers are typical (middle) values.