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Is Mount Arlington, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,06918% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$99,507about $8,292/month · 14% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$422,90027% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.5 minutes each way. Most homes (75.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,760 a year. That is $40 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 109 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mount Arlington
$2,069
Manasquan
$2,240
Hightstown
$1,772
Pine Brook
$2,914
Morganville
$2,970
Belmar
$2,099
Old Tappan
$3,500+

How much do households earn in Mount Arlington?

Under $25k
7.9%
$25k–50k
15.8%
$50k–100k
34.9%
$100k–150k
25.7%
$150k+
12.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mount Arlington

SizeMount ArlingtonU.S. average
Studio$2,631$1,338
1 bedroom$2,180$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,824$1,509

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

How expensive is Mount Arlington 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 Mount Arlington, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mount Arlington

🏛️ Property tax$8,482a year · 2.01% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$90a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mount Arlington

Commute to work36.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree50.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home75.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mount Arlington?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $865 a month less.

Renting
$2,069
Owning
$2,934

Owning assumes a typical $422,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,290 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mount Arlington, NJ?

Renting in Mount Arlington costs a median of about $2,069 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Mount Arlington?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,760 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mount Arlington cheap or expensive?

Mount Arlington is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $99,507. It ranks 109th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mount Arlington?

The median homeowner in Mount Arlington pays $8,482 a year in property taxes, about 2.01% of the median home value.

Is Mount Arlington 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 Mount Arlington?

The median home value in Mount Arlington is $422,900, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,935 people live in Mount Arlington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.