Brigantine, NJ vs Hillsborough, NJ

Brigantine is moderately more affordable than Hillsborough, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Brigantine scores 120 compared to 131 for Hillsborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brigantine is $1,499/month compared to $1,898/month in Hillsborough — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brigantine has cheaper rent, Hillsborough actually has lower median home values ($411,400 vs $485,000).

Median household income in Brigantine is $88,906 compared to $142,275 in Hillsborough (-37.5%). While Hillsborough is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brigantine spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Hillsborough.