Englewood, NJ vs Upper Montclair, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Englewood is 26.4% cheaper than Upper Montclair. With a cost index of 139 vs 188, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Englewood to Upper Montclair should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Englewood is $1,925/month compared to $2,290/month in Upper Montclair — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Englewood is more affordable at $497,500 median vs $968,200.

Median household income in Englewood is $101,398 compared to $250,001 in Upper Montclair (-59.4%). While Upper Montclair 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, more than the 11% in Upper Montclair.