Fairton, NJ vs Pemberton Heights, NJ

Pemberton Heights is moderately more affordable than Fairton, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Fairton scores 94 compared to 85 for Pemberton Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairton is $1,553/month compared to $989/month in Pemberton Heights — a 57% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pemberton Heights has cheaper rent, Fairton actually has lower median home values ($171,300 vs $232,800).

Median household income in Fairton is $62,250 compared to $70,403 in Pemberton Heights (-11.6%). Pemberton 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 Fairton spend roughly 29.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Pemberton Heights.