What does housing cost in New Brunswick in 2026?

Housing in New Brunswick runs to about €1,530 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in New Brunswick?

Asking rent in New Brunswick stands at 1,790 €/month.

What are property prices in New Brunswick?

To buy in New Brunswick, expect 316,800 €.

Cost of Living in New Brunswick, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in New Brunswick — 2026

New Brunswick has 55,744 residents and lies in New Jersey. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,530 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 270,792 €. Median income is 51,498 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 36% of monthly income.

Cost of living in New Brunswick

Rent

Median rent: 1,530 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 270,792 €

Income

Median household income: 51,498 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 5,457 €/year

Quality of life — New Brunswick

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

34,7 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

27,1 %

Cities near New Brunswick

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