Salem County, NJ at a glance
Median household income
$79,960$6,663 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Salem County, NJ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Salem County, NJ? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,397 | $16,764 | $55,880 | 21% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,520 | $18,240 | $60,800 | 22.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,810 | $21,720 | $72,400 | 27.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,170 | $26,040 | $86,800 | 32.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,423 | $29,076 | $96,920 | 36.4% |
What a typical income covers in Salem County, NJ
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $79,960 a year ($6,663 a month before tax).
What $79,960 leaves after New Jersey taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New Jersey tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Salem County, NJ: common questions
What is the median household income in Salem County, NJ?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Salem County, NJ is $79,960 per year (approximately $6,663 per month).
What is the average rent in Salem County, NJ?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,397 for a studio, $1,520 for one bedroom, $1,810 for two, $2,170 for three and $2,423 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Salem County, NJ expensive to live in?
Prices there run 2.6% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 102.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Salem County, NJ?
To keep a $1,810 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $72,400 a year, or $6,033 a month. That is 91% of what the typical household in Salem County, NJ earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Salem County, NJ?
On the local median income of $79,960 ($6,663 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,332 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,999 for everything else and $1,333 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,810 takes 54% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Salem County, NJ?
Homes in New Jersey paid 25¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $225. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.