salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.5 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 63.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $142,320 a year. That is $68 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 285 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Secaucus?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Secaucus
| Size | Secaucus | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,358 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,130 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,422 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,647 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,821 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Secaucus 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 Secaucus, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Secaucus
Life in Secaucus
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Secaucus?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $410 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $571,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Secaucus, NJ?
Renting in Secaucus costs a median of about $3,558 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Secaucus?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $142,320 a year, or $68 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Secaucus cheap or expensive?
Secaucus is rated OK: rent takes 28.3% of the typical household income of $150,797. It ranks 285th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Secaucus?
The median homeowner in Secaucus pays $7,540 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.
Is Secaucus 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 Secaucus?
The median home value in Secaucus is $571,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
21,778 people live in Secaucus. Numbers are typical (middle) values.