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Is Ramblewood, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,50343% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$119,897about $9,991/month · 38% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$399,90020% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $100,120 a year. That is $48 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 192 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ramblewood
$2,503
Rockaway
$1,751
Franklin Center
$3,270
North Caldwell
$3,673
Kingston Estates
$2,092
Strathmore
$1,757
Bridgewater Center
$2,937

How much do households earn in Ramblewood?

Under $25k
5.5%
$25k–50k
10.9%
$50k–100k
42.9%
$100k–150k
23.2%
$150k+
17.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Ramblewood

SizeRamblewoodU.S. average
1 bedroom$2,283$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,603$1,509

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

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

Taxes and bills in Ramblewood

🏛️ Property tax$8,134a year · 2.03% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$199a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ramblewood

Commute to work28.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ramblewood?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $272 a month less.

Renting
$2,503
Owning
$2,775

Owning assumes a typical $399,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,990 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ramblewood, NJ?

Renting in Ramblewood costs a median of about $2,503 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $100,120 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ramblewood cheap or expensive?

Ramblewood is rated OK: rent takes 25.1% of the typical household income of $119,897. It ranks 192nd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ramblewood?

The median homeowner in Ramblewood pays $8,134 a year in property taxes, about 2.03% of the median home value.

Is Ramblewood 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 Ramblewood?

The median home value in Ramblewood is $399,900, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,611 people live in Ramblewood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.