Burlington, NJ vs Millville, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Millville is 19.3% cheaper than Burlington. With a cost index of 86 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Millville to Burlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,598/month compared to $1,207/month in Millville — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Millville is more affordable at $199,300 median vs $221,000.

Median household income in Burlington is $78,009 compared to $67,190 in Millville (+16.1%). The higher salaries in Burlington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.6% in Millville.