Glassboro, NJ vs Haledon, NJ

Glassboro is moderately more affordable than Haledon, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Glassboro scores 106 compared to 118 for Haledon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haledon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glassboro is $1,561/month compared to $1,651/month in Haledon — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glassboro is more affordable at $276,900 median vs $347,700.

Median household income in Glassboro is $80,388 compared to $94,178 in Haledon (-14.6%). While Haledon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glassboro spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Haledon.