Clementon, NJ vs Phillipsburg, NJ

Phillipsburg is moderately more affordable than Clementon, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Clementon scores 89 compared to 83 for Phillipsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clementon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clementon is $1,233/month compared to $1,118/month in Phillipsburg — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Phillipsburg is more affordable at $180,700 median vs $197,200.

Median household income in Clementon is $69,536 compared to $67,782 in Phillipsburg (+2.6%). Clementon 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 Clementon spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Phillipsburg.