Bordentown, NJ vs Farmingdale, NJ

Bordentown is moderately more affordable than Farmingdale, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Bordentown scores 107 compared to 119 for Farmingdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmingdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bordentown is $1,468/month compared to $1,548/month in Farmingdale — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bordentown is more affordable at $322,300 median vs $401,000.

Median household income in Bordentown is $91,208 compared to $97,574 in Farmingdale (-6.5%). The higher salaries in Farmingdale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bordentown spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Farmingdale.