Fairton, NJ vs Swedesboro, NJ

Fairton is moderately more affordable than Swedesboro, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Fairton scores 94 compared to 100 for Swedesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Swedesboro 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 $1,461/month in Swedesboro — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Swedesboro has cheaper rent, Fairton actually has lower median home values ($171,300 vs $247,500).

Median household income in Fairton is $62,250 compared to $91,000 in Swedesboro (-31.6%). While Swedesboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairton spend roughly 29.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Swedesboro.