Fairview, NJ vs Westwood, NJ

Westwood is moderately more affordable than Fairview, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Fairview scores 181 compared to 159 for Westwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview is $3,046/month compared to $2,351/month in Westwood — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westwood is more affordable at $587,700 median vs $595,000.

Median household income in Fairview is $170,395 compared to $169,026 in Westwood (+0.8%). Fairview does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Westwood.