Beckett, NJ vs Highland Park, NJ

Beckett is moderately more affordable than Highland Park, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Beckett scores 115 compared to 134 for Highland Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highland Park 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 $1,881/month in Highland Park — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beckett is more affordable at $279,300 median vs $463,600.

Median household income in Beckett is $119,063 compared to $101,991 in Highland Park (+16.7%). Beckett offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beckett spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Highland Park.