Bergenfield, NJ vs The Hills, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bergenfield is 15.1% cheaper than The Hills. With a cost index of 131 vs 154, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bergenfield to The Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bergenfield is $1,744/month compared to $2,240/month in The Hills — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bergenfield is more affordable at $469,200 median vs $570,100.

Median household income in Bergenfield is $124,083 compared to $142,750 in The Hills (-13.1%). The higher salaries in The Hills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bergenfield spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in The Hills.