Bordentown, NJ vs Hamilton Square, NJ

Bordentown is moderately more affordable than Hamilton Square, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Bordentown scores 107 compared to 122 for Hamilton Square, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamilton Square 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 $1,817/month in Hamilton Square — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bordentown is more affordable at $322,300 median vs $376,900.

Median household income in Bordentown is $91,208 compared to $135,694 in Hamilton Square (-32.8%). While Hamilton Square 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 16.1% in Hamilton Square.