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Is West Long Branch, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 30 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,03473% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$123,241about $10,270/month · 42% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$684,300106% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $121,360 a year. That is $58 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 255 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Long Branch
$3,034
Closter
$3,002
Northfield
$2,025
Audubon
$1,598
Upper Saddle River
$3,500+
Kenilworth
$2,232
North Haledon
$2,614

How much do households earn in West Long Branch?

Under $25k
13.1%
$25k–50k
8.5%
$50k–100k
29.7%
$100k–150k
19.2%
$150k+
28.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 48.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Long Branch

SizeWest Long BranchU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,842$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,429$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,237$1,698

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

How expensive is West Long Branch 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 West Long Branch, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Long Branch

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$146a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Long Branch

Commute to work23.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree45%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Long Branch?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,714 a month less.

Renting
$3,034
Owning
$4,748

Owning assumes a typical $684,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Long Branch, NJ?

Renting in West Long Branch costs a median of about $3,034 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in West Long Branch?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $121,360 a year, or $58 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Long Branch cheap or expensive?

West Long Branch is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $123,241. It ranks 255th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Long Branch?

The median homeowner in West Long Branch pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.46% of the median home value.

Is West Long Branch 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 West Long Branch?

The median home value in West Long Branch is $684,300, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.

8,586 people live in West Long Branch. Numbers are typical (middle) values.