salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,600 a year. That is $56 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 233 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roselle?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roselle
| Size | Roselle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,236 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,475 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,023 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,123 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roselle 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 Roselle, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Roselle
Life in Roselle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roselle?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $254 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $379,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roselle, NJ?
Renting in Roselle costs a median of about $2,890 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Roselle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,600 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roselle cheap or expensive?
Roselle is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.7% of the typical household income of $100,044. It ranks 233rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roselle?
The median homeowner in Roselle pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.63% of the median home value.
Is Roselle 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 Roselle?
The median home value in Roselle is $379,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
22,646 people live in Roselle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.