Glassboro, NJ vs New Brunswick, NJ

Glassboro is moderately more affordable than New Brunswick, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Glassboro scores 106 compared to 120 for New Brunswick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Brunswick 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 $1,790/month in New Brunswick — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glassboro is more affordable at $276,900 median vs $316,800.

Median household income in Glassboro is $80,388 compared to $60,248 in New Brunswick (+33.4%). 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 35.7% in New Brunswick. The Glassboro ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.