Blackwood, NJ vs Estell Manor, NJ

Blackwood is moderately more affordable than Estell Manor, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Blackwood scores 97 compared to 106 for Estell Manor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Estell Manor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackwood is $1,384/month compared to $1,558/month in Estell Manor — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blackwood is more affordable at $231,000 median vs $288,200.

Median household income in Blackwood is $81,154 compared to $107,417 in Estell Manor (-24.4%). While Estell Manor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackwood spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Estell Manor.