Glassboro, NJ vs Runnemede, NJ

Runnemede is moderately more affordable than Glassboro, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Glassboro scores 106 compared to 96 for Runnemede, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glassboro 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 $1,383/month in Runnemede — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Runnemede is more affordable at $217,500 median vs $276,900.

Median household income in Glassboro is $80,388 compared to $100,366 in Runnemede (-19.9%). Runnemede 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, more than the 16.5% in Runnemede.