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Cost of living in Burlington County, NJ

Part of the Philadelphia Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,854/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 464,226 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,512 39%
Federal tax $764 20%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $392 10%
Transport $320 8%
Energy $194 5%
State tax $137 4%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Burlington County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,372
per month
1 bedroom
$1,512
per month
2 bedroom
$1,802
per month
3 bedroom
$2,171
per month
4 bedroom
$2,468
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Burlington County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$105,271
per year
Individual earnings
$56,723
per year
Per capita
$53,077
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Burlington County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$326,700
Annual property tax
$7,902

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Burlington County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$132
per month · 19.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$62
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Burlington County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Burlington County

State and local tax rates for New Jersey.

State income tax
10.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.6%
Combined sales tax
6.6%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Burlington County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.3 min
Drive alone
74.6%
Public transit
2.3%
Work from home
14.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Burlington County

What it costs to live in Burlington County each month.

Single person
$3,854
per month
  • Rent $1,512
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $392
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $764
  • State tax $137
Couple
$5,809
per month
  • Rent $1,802
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $650
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,393
  • State tax $382
Family
$8,368
per month
  • Rent $2,171
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $986
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,393
  • State tax $382

Frequently asked questions about Burlington County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Burlington County?

In Burlington County, NJ, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,512 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,802 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,171 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Burlington County?

In Burlington County, NJ, the average household income is $105,271 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $56,723 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Burlington County?

The estimated cost of living in Burlington County, NJ is approximately $3,854 per month for a single person, $5,809 for a couple, $8,368 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Burlington County?

The combined sales tax rate in Burlington County, NJ is 6.63%, which includes the New Jersey state rate of 6.63% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Burlington County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Burlington County, NJ would need approximately $3,854 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $105,271 per year ($8,773 per month). Burlington County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Burlington County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Burlington County, NJ is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Burlington County?

The average home value in Burlington County, NJ is $326,700, with average annual property taxes of $7,902, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Burlington County compare to other areas?

You can compare Burlington County, NJ with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Burlington County is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources