Englewood, NJ vs Gloucester City, NJ

The cost of living difference between Englewood, NJ and Gloucester City, NJ is dramatic. Gloucester City is 44.8% cheaper than Englewood, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Englewood has a cost index of 139 while Gloucester City sits at 96, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Englewood is $1,925/month compared to $1,489/month in Gloucester City — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gloucester City is more affordable at $180,100 median vs $497,500.

Median household income in Englewood is $101,398 compared to $70,942 in Gloucester City (+42.9%). The higher salaries in Englewood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Englewood spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Gloucester City.