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Is Paulsboro, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,07739% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$69,282about $5,774/month · 20% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$202,70039% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,080 a year. That is $21 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 4 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Paulsboro
$1,077
Roseland
$3,638
Yardville
$1,833
Oceanport
$1,774
Laurence Harbor
$2,100
Morris Plains
$3,389
Prospect Park
$1,935

How much do households earn in Paulsboro?

Under $25k
16.8%
$25k–50k
25.1%
$50k–100k
40.6%
$100k–150k
7.7%
$150k+
7.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Paulsboro

SizePaulsboroU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,151$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,059$1,509

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

How expensive is Paulsboro 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 Paulsboro, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Paulsboro

🏛️ Property tax$5,731a year · 2.83% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$179a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Paulsboro

Commute to work23.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment13%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Paulsboro?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $329 a month less.

Renting
$1,077
Owning
$1,406

Owning assumes a typical $202,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,270 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Paulsboro, NJ?

Renting in Paulsboro costs a median of about $1,077 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Paulsboro?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,080 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Paulsboro cheap or expensive?

Paulsboro is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $69,282. It ranks 4th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Paulsboro?

The median homeowner in Paulsboro pays $5,731 a year in property taxes, about 2.83% of the median home value.

Is Paulsboro 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 Paulsboro?

The median home value in Paulsboro is $202,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,248 people live in Paulsboro. Numbers are typical (middle) values.