Browns Mills, NJ vs Millville, NJ

Browns Mills, NJ and Millville, NJ have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Browns Mills scores 90 while Millville scores 86 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Browns Mills is $1,192/month compared to $1,207/month in Millville — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Browns Mills has cheaper rent, Millville actually has lower median home values ($199,300 vs $214,100).

Median household income in Browns Mills is $71,975 compared to $67,190 in Millville (+7.1%). While Browns Mills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Browns Mills spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Millville.