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Is Roselle Park, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,02015% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$118,289about $9,857/month · 36% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$443,20033% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,800 a year. That is $39 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 100 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Roselle Park
$2,020
Bradley Gardens
$2,946
Westmont
$2,212
Collingswood
$1,831
New Providence
$2,106
Cherry Hill Mall
$2,515
Hopatcong
$1,961

How much do households earn in Roselle Park?

Under $25k
5.5%
$25k–50k
16.0%
$50k–100k
31.4%
$100k–150k
27.9%
$150k+
18.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 45.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Roselle Park

SizeRoselle ParkU.S. average
Studio$1,575$1,338
1 bedroom$1,692$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,036$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,486$1,698

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

How expensive is Roselle Park 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 Roselle Park, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Roselle Park

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 2.26% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$106a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Roselle Park

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roselle Park?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,055 a month less.

Renting
$2,020
Owning
$3,075

Owning assumes a typical $443,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Roselle Park, NJ?

Renting in Roselle Park costs a median of about $2,020 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Roselle Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,800 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Roselle Park cheap or expensive?

Roselle Park is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $118,289. It ranks 100th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Roselle Park?

The median homeowner in Roselle Park pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.26% of the median home value.

Is Roselle Park 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 Park?

The median home value in Roselle Park is $443,200, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

14,093 people live in Roselle Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.