Garfield, NJ vs Westwood, NJ

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Garfield is 21% cheaper than Westwood. With a cost index of 126 vs 159, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Garfield to Westwood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Garfield is $1,612/month compared to $2,351/month in Westwood — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garfield is more affordable at $454,300 median vs $587,700.

Median household income in Garfield is $75,701 compared to $169,026 in Westwood (-55.2%). While Westwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garfield spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Westwood.