Beckett, NJ vs Glen Gardner, NJ

Glen Gardner is moderately more affordable than Beckett, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Beckett scores 115 compared to 107 for Glen Gardner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beckett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beckett is $1,839/month compared to $1,472/month in Glen Gardner — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glen Gardner has cheaper rent, Beckett actually has lower median home values ($279,300 vs $280,000).

Median household income in Beckett is $119,063 compared to $98,750 in Glen Gardner (+20.6%). While Beckett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beckett spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Glen Gardner.