Glassboro, NJ vs Madison Park, NJ

Glassboro is moderately more affordable than Madison Park, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Glassboro scores 106 compared to 118 for Madison Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison Park 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 $1,558/month in Madison Park — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Madison Park has cheaper rent, Glassboro actually has lower median home values ($276,900 vs $386,200).

Median household income in Glassboro is $80,388 compared to $76,396 in Madison Park (+5.2%). Glassboro offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glassboro spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Madison Park.