Camden, NJ vs Millville, NJ

Camden is moderately more affordable than Millville, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Camden scores 79 compared to 86 for Millville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Camden is $1,157/month compared to $1,207/month in Millville — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Camden is more affordable at $100,400 median vs $199,300.

Median household income in Camden is $40,450 compared to $67,190 in Millville (-39.8%). While Millville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camden spend roughly 34.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.6% in Millville. The Millville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.