Bordentown, NJ vs Chester, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bordentown is 19.4% cheaper than Chester. With a cost index of 107 vs 132, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bordentown to Chester should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bordentown is $1,468/month compared to $1,337/month in Chester — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chester has cheaper rent, Bordentown actually has lower median home values ($322,300 vs $640,400).

Median household income in Bordentown is $91,208 compared to $152,578 in Chester (-40.2%). While Chester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bordentown spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 10.5% in Chester.