salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,880 a year. That is $45 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 161 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Arlington?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Arlington
| Size | North Arlington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,719 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,693 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,993 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,477 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Arlington 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 North Arlington, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Arlington
Life in North Arlington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Arlington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $970 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $474,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Arlington, NJ?
Renting in North Arlington costs a median of about $2,322 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in North Arlington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,880 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Arlington cheap or expensive?
North Arlington is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $101,596. It ranks 161st cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Arlington?
The median homeowner in North Arlington pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.11% of the median home value.
Is North 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 North Arlington?
The median home value in North Arlington is $474,500, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
16,461 people live in North Arlington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.