Englewood, NJ vs Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Hasbrouck Heights is moderately more affordable than Englewood, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Englewood scores 139 compared to 130 for Hasbrouck Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Englewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Englewood is $1,925/month compared to $1,605/month in Hasbrouck Heights — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hasbrouck Heights has cheaper rent, Englewood actually has lower median home values ($497,500 vs $508,500).

Median household income in Englewood is $101,398 compared to $118,670 in Hasbrouck Heights (-14.6%). Hasbrouck Heights offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Englewood spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Hasbrouck Heights.