Fort Dix, NJ vs Secaucus, NJ

Fort Dix is moderately more affordable than Secaucus, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Fort Dix scores 133 compared to 152 for Secaucus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Secaucus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Fort Dix has a median rent of $2,383/month while Secaucus comes in at $2,197/month, a 9% difference.

Median household income in Fort Dix is $98,259 compared to $134,746 in Secaucus (-27.1%). While Secaucus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Dix spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Secaucus.