Glassboro, NJ vs Passaic, NJ

Glassboro is moderately more affordable than Passaic, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Glassboro scores 106 compared to 115 for Passaic, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Passaic 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 $1,392/month in Passaic — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Passaic has cheaper rent, Glassboro actually has lower median home values ($276,900 vs $406,500).

Median household income in Glassboro is $80,388 compared to $56,780 in Passaic (+41.6%). 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 29.4% in Passaic.