Cliffwood Beach, NJ vs Haledon, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Haledon is 23.8% cheaper than Cliffwood Beach. With a cost index of 118 vs 146, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Haledon to Cliffwood Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cliffwood Beach is $2,598/month compared to $1,651/month in Haledon — a 57% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Haledon has cheaper rent, Cliffwood Beach actually has lower median home values ($340,600 vs $347,700).

Median household income in Cliffwood Beach is $108,854 compared to $94,178 in Haledon (+15.6%). The higher salaries in Cliffwood Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cliffwood Beach spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Haledon.