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Is Vauxhall, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,01915% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$120,168about $10,014/month · 38% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$360,0008% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 70% 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 $80,760 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 99 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Vauxhall
$2,019
Woodcliff Lake
$2,083
Fair Haven
$3,853
Laurence Harbor
$2,100
Oceanport
$1,774
Little Silver
$3,500+
Paulsboro
$1,077

How much do households earn in Vauxhall?

Under $25k
8.8%
$25k–50k
17.1%
$50k–100k
28.2%
$100k–150k
25.5%
$150k+
18.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 44.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Vauxhall

SizeVauxhallU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,392$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,063$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,686$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Vauxhall

🏛️ Property tax$7,246a year · 2.01% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$151a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Vauxhall

Commute to work28.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vauxhall?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $479 a month less.

Renting
$2,019
Owning
$2,498

Owning assumes a typical $360,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Vauxhall, NJ?

Renting in Vauxhall costs a median of about $2,019 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,760 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Vauxhall cheap or expensive?

Vauxhall is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $120,168. It ranks 99th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Vauxhall?

The median homeowner in Vauxhall pays $7,246 a year in property taxes, about 2.01% of the median home value.

Is Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall?

The median home value in Vauxhall is $360,000, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

6,157 people live in Vauxhall. Numbers are typical (middle) values.