Haledon, NJ vs North Middletown, NJ

Haledon is moderately more affordable than North Middletown, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Haledon scores 118 compared to 129 for North Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Middletown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haledon is $1,651/month compared to $2,095/month in North Middletown — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Haledon has cheaper rent, North Middletown actually has lower median home values ($311,500 vs $347,700).

Median household income in Haledon is $94,178 compared to $146,650 in North Middletown (-35.8%). While North Middletown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Haledon spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in North Middletown.