salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.3 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 67.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,720 a year. That is $44 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 155 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Metuchen?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Metuchen
| Size | Metuchen | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,003 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,768 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,325 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,622 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Metuchen overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Metuchen, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Metuchen
Life in Metuchen
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Metuchen?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,900 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $604,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Metuchen, NJ?
Renting in Metuchen costs a median of about $2,293 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Metuchen?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,720 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Metuchen cheap or expensive?
Metuchen is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $170,459. It ranks 155th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Metuchen?
The median homeowner in Metuchen pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.
Is Metuchen 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 Metuchen?
The median home value in Metuchen is $604,300, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
15,144 people live in Metuchen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.