Hackensack, NJ vs Hillsborough, NJ

Hackensack is moderately more affordable than Hillsborough, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Hackensack scores 124 compared to 131 for Hillsborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hackensack is $1,794/month compared to $1,898/month in Hillsborough — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hackensack is more affordable at $370,300 median vs $411,400.

Median household income in Hackensack is $82,212 compared to $142,275 in Hillsborough (-42.2%). While Hillsborough is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hackensack spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Hillsborough.