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Is Williamstown, NJ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,39720% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,433about $8,036/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$278,60016% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way. Most homes (81.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,880 a year. That is $27 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 19 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Williamstown
$1,397
Edgewater
$3,316
Middlesex
$2,916
Moorestown-Lenola
$2,869
Ramsey
$2,477
Hammonton
$1,778
Hopatcong
$1,961

How much do households earn in Williamstown?

Under $25k
13.5%
$25k–50k
17.2%
$50k–100k
30.6%
$100k–150k
20.3%
$150k+
15.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Williamstown

SizeWilliamstownU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,301$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,541$1,509

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

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

Taxes and bills in Williamstown

🏛️ Property tax$6,997a year · 2.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$177a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Williamstown

Commute to work31.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home81.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williamstown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $536 a month less.

Renting
$1,397
Owning
$1,933

Owning assumes a typical $278,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,860 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Williamstown, NJ?

Renting in Williamstown costs a median of about $1,397 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,880 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Williamstown cheap or expensive?

Williamstown is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $96,433. It ranks 19th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Williamstown?

The median homeowner in Williamstown pays $6,997 a year in property taxes, about 2.51% of the median home value.

Is Williamstown 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 Williamstown?

The median home value in Williamstown is $278,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

14,705 people live in Williamstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.