salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,840 a year. That is $42 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 135 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Plainfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Plainfield
| Size | North Plainfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,488 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,848 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,104 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,288 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,509 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Plainfield 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 Plainfield, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Plainfield
Life in North Plainfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Plainfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $429 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $374,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Plainfield, NJ?
Renting in North Plainfield costs a median of about $2,171 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in North Plainfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,840 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Plainfield cheap or expensive?
North Plainfield is rated OK: rent takes 27.7% of the typical household income of $94,206. It ranks 135th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Plainfield?
The median homeowner in North Plainfield pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.67% of the median home value.
Is North Plainfield 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 Plainfield?
The median home value in North Plainfield is $374,700, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
22,809 people live in North Plainfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.