The median home price in Edison is $480,000, above the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $95,000, the price-to-income ratio is 5.1x — meaning buyers typically spend 5.1 years of gross income on the purchase price.
Property taxes in Edison run 2.4% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $11,520 per year, or $960 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is significantly above the national average of 1.1%, making property taxes a major factor in your total housing cost.
New Jersey has a state income tax. Factor your take-home pay into how much mortgage you can comfortably carry each month.
The cost of living index in Edison is 125 (national average = 100). Expect to pay more for groceries, transportation, and services in addition to housing.