Glendora, NJ vs Phillipsburg, NJ

Glendora is moderately more affordable than Phillipsburg, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Glendora scores 78 compared to 83 for Phillipsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Phillipsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendora is $782/month compared to $1,118/month in Phillipsburg — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glendora has cheaper rent, Phillipsburg actually has lower median home values ($180,700 vs $219,700).

Median household income in Glendora is $94,792 compared to $67,782 in Phillipsburg (+39.8%). Glendora offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendora spend roughly 9.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Phillipsburg.