Gloucester City, NJ vs Millville, NJ

Millville is moderately more affordable than Gloucester City, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Gloucester City scores 96 compared to 86 for Millville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gloucester City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gloucester City is $1,489/month compared to $1,207/month in Millville — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Millville has cheaper rent, Gloucester City actually has lower median home values ($180,100 vs $199,300).

Median household income in Gloucester City is $70,942 compared to $67,190 in Millville (+5.6%). Gloucester City does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Gloucester City spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.6% in Millville.