Andover, NJ vs Long Valley, NJ

Andover is moderately more affordable than Long Valley, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 116 compared to 129 for Long Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andover is $1,549/month compared to $1,717/month in Long Valley — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Andover is more affordable at $355,400 median vs $452,400.

Median household income in Andover is $78,750 compared to $106,528 in Long Valley (-26.1%). While Long Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Andover spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Long Valley.