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Is McKee City, NJ expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,11220% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$73,481about $6,123/month · 16% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$218,10034% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,480 a year. That is $41 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 121 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

McKee City
$2,112
The Hills
$3,051
Pine Hill
$2,445
Budd Lake
$1,547
Manville
$2,035
Marlton
$2,468
Somers Point
$1,526

How much do households earn in McKee City?

Under $25k
14.4%
$25k–50k
27.7%
$50k–100k
31.3%
$100k–150k
19.1%
$150k+
4.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in McKee City

SizeMcKee CityU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,786$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,009$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,454$1,698

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

How expensive is McKee City 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 McKee City, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in McKee City

🏛️ Property tax$5,695a year · 2.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in McKee City

Commute to work23 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McKee City?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $599 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,112
Owning
$1,513

Owning assumes a typical $218,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,810 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in McKee City, NJ?

Renting in McKee City costs a median of about $2,112 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in McKee City?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,480 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is McKee City cheap or expensive?

McKee City is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.5% of the typical household income of $73,481. It ranks 121st cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in McKee City?

The median homeowner in McKee City pays $5,695 a year in property taxes, about 2.61% of the median home value.

Is McKee City 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 McKee City?

The median home value in McKee City is $218,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

10,731 people live in McKee City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.