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Cost of Living in Lodi, NJ

Population 26,082 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,714
Median home value$475,000
Median household income$89,305

The median rent in Lodi, NJ is $1,714/month, about the same as the New Jersey median and 21% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $475,000, 43% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $89,305 a year, 14% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $68,560/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,402/mo

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Lodi vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.

LodiNew JerseyU.S.
Median rent$1,714$1,720$1,413
Median home value$475,000$454,400$332,700
Median household income$89,305$103,556$80,734
Homeownership rate42.4%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher29.6%43.6%35.7%
Poverty rate15.4%9.7%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.0%6.3%5.2%
Work from home7.8%16.8%15.1%
Median age41.140.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Lodi, NJ?

The median gross rent in Lodi, NJ is $1,714 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Lodi, NJ?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $68,560 a year in gross income.

Is Lodi, NJ expensive to live in?

Rent there is 21% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.3 times the median household income.

Other cities in New Jersey

Newark, NJRent $1,392 · Income $52,060Jersey City, NJRent $2,007 · Income $97,710Paterson, NJRent $1,548 · Income $55,997Elizabeth, NJRent $1,523 · Income $66,555Toms River, NJRent $1,731 · Income $100,137Trenton, NJRent $1,294 · Income $52,537

Cities with a similar cost of living

Sparks, NVRent $1,716 · Income $89,056Spring, TXRent $1,711 · Income $88,997Yucaipa, CARent $1,711 · Income $90,794Lewisville, TXRent $1,670 · Income $89,233Goose Creek, SCRent $1,690 · Income $88,178Lodi, CARent $1,680 · Income $88,530

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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