Bergenfield, NJ vs Passaic, NJ

Passaic is moderately more affordable than Bergenfield, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Bergenfield scores 131 compared to 115 for Passaic, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bergenfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bergenfield is $1,744/month compared to $1,392/month in Passaic — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Passaic is more affordable at $406,500 median vs $469,200.

Median household income in Bergenfield is $124,083 compared to $56,780 in Passaic (+118.5%). 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 29.4% in Passaic.