Englewood, NJ vs New Brunswick, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Brunswick is 15.8% cheaper than Englewood. With a cost index of 120 vs 139, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Brunswick to Englewood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Englewood is $1,925/month compared to $1,790/month in New Brunswick — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Brunswick is more affordable at $316,800 median vs $497,500.

Median household income in Englewood is $101,398 compared to $60,248 in New Brunswick (+68.3%). 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 Englewood spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 35.7% in New Brunswick. The Englewood ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.