salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way. Most homes (80%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $134,640 a year. That is $65 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 266 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Montvale?
Share of households by yearly income. 63.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Montvale
| Size | Montvale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,073 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,181 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Montvale 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 Montvale, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Montvale
Life in Montvale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Montvale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,558 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $709,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $70,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Montvale, NJ?
Renting in Montvale costs a median of about $3,366 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Montvale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $134,640 a year, or $65 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Montvale cheap or expensive?
Montvale is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $192,263. It ranks 266th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Montvale?
The median homeowner in Montvale pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.41% of the median home value.
Is Montvale 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 Montvale?
The median home value in Montvale is $709,700, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
8,901 people live in Montvale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.