Ellisburg, NJ vs Middlesex, NJ

Ellisburg is moderately more affordable than Middlesex, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Ellisburg scores 103 compared to 119 for Middlesex, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middlesex can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellisburg is $1,428/month compared to $1,493/month in Middlesex — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellisburg is more affordable at $294,300 median vs $414,600.

Median household income in Ellisburg is $91,272 compared to $107,063 in Middlesex (-14.7%). While Middlesex is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellisburg spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Middlesex.