salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,560 a year. That is $34 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 55 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wildwood?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wildwood
| Size | Wildwood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $788 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,042 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,771 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wildwood 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 Wildwood, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wildwood
Life in Wildwood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wildwood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $926 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $391,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wildwood, NJ?
Renting in Wildwood costs a median of about $1,789 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Wildwood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,560 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wildwood cheap or expensive?
Wildwood is rated OK: rent takes 26.5% of the typical household income of $81,127. It ranks 55th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wildwood?
The median homeowner in Wildwood pays $6,507 a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.
Is Wildwood 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 Wildwood?
The median home value in Wildwood is $391,300, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,130 people live in Wildwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.