Bordentown, NJ vs Gloucester City, NJ

Gloucester City is moderately more affordable than Bordentown, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Bordentown scores 107 compared to 96 for Gloucester City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bordentown 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 $1,489/month in Gloucester City — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bordentown has cheaper rent, Gloucester City actually has lower median home values ($180,100 vs $322,300).

Median household income in Bordentown is $91,208 compared to $70,942 in Gloucester City (+28.6%). While Bordentown 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, less than the 25.2% in Gloucester City.