Boonton, NJ vs Glassboro, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Glassboro is 24.5% cheaper than Boonton. With a cost index of 106 vs 132, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Glassboro to Boonton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boonton is $1,761/month compared to $1,561/month in Glassboro — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glassboro is more affordable at $276,900 median vs $475,300.

Median household income in Boonton is $100,417 compared to $80,388 in Glassboro (+24.9%). While Boonton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boonton spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Glassboro.