salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $107,960 a year. That is $52 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 211 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Woodbridge?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Woodbridge
| Size | Woodbridge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,861 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,970 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,507 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,159 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,159 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Woodbridge
Life in Woodbridge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woodbridge?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $7 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $390,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Woodbridge, NJ?
Renting in Woodbridge costs a median of about $2,699 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Woodbridge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $107,960 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodbridge cheap or expensive?
Woodbridge is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $113,163. It ranks 211th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Woodbridge?
The median homeowner in Woodbridge pays $9,558 a year in property taxes, about 2.45% of the median home value.
Is Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge?
The median home value in Woodbridge is $390,000, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
20,756 people live in Woodbridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.