Carneys Point, NJ vs Swedesboro, NJ

Carneys Point is moderately more affordable than Swedesboro, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Carneys Point scores 90 compared to 100 for Swedesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Swedesboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carneys Point is $1,283/month compared to $1,461/month in Swedesboro — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carneys Point is more affordable at $180,600 median vs $247,500.

Median household income in Carneys Point is $75,436 compared to $91,000 in Swedesboro (-17.1%). While Swedesboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carneys Point spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Swedesboro.