Great Notch, NJ vs Westwood, NJ

Great Notch is moderately more affordable than Westwood, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Great Notch scores 140 compared to 159 for Westwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Great Notch is $1,826/month compared to $2,351/month in Westwood — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Great Notch is more affordable at $556,300 median vs $587,700.

Median household income in Great Notch is $151,705 compared to $169,026 in Westwood (-10.2%). The higher salaries in Westwood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Great Notch spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Westwood.