Carneys Point, NJ vs Glassboro, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Carneys Point is 15.4% cheaper than Glassboro. With a cost index of 90 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Carneys Point to Glassboro should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carneys Point is $1,283/month compared to $1,561/month in Glassboro — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carneys Point is more affordable at $180,600 median vs $276,900.

Median household income in Carneys Point is $75,436 compared to $80,388 in Glassboro (-6.2%). Glassboro does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Carneys Point spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Glassboro.