Dumont, NJ vs Garfield, NJ

Garfield is moderately more affordable than Dumont, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Dumont scores 132 compared to 126 for Garfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dumont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dumont is $1,778/month compared to $1,612/month in Garfield — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garfield is more affordable at $454,300 median vs $469,900.

Median household income in Dumont is $125,585 compared to $75,701 in Garfield (+65.9%). While Dumont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dumont spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Garfield.