Bergenfield, NJ vs Gloucester City, NJ

The cost of living difference between Bergenfield, NJ and Gloucester City, NJ is dramatic. Gloucester City is 36.6% cheaper than Bergenfield, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Bergenfield has a cost index of 131 while Gloucester City sits at 96, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Bergenfield is $1,744/month compared to $1,489/month in Gloucester City — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gloucester City is more affordable at $180,100 median vs $469,200.

Median household income in Bergenfield is $124,083 compared to $70,942 in Gloucester City (+74.9%). While Bergenfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bergenfield spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Gloucester City.