East Rutherford, NJ vs Englewood, NJ

East Rutherford, NJ and Englewood, NJ have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. East Rutherford scores 133 while Englewood scores 139 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Rutherford is $1,867/month compared to $1,925/month in Englewood — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Rutherford is more affordable at $453,500 median vs $497,500.

Median household income in East Rutherford is $91,789 compared to $101,398 in Englewood (-9.5%). While Englewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Rutherford spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Englewood.