Hawthorne, NJ vs Midland Park, NJ

Hawthorne is moderately more affordable than Midland Park, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Hawthorne scores 136 compared to 143 for Midland Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Midland Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawthorne is $1,828/month compared to $1,837/month in Midland Park — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hawthorne is more affordable at $499,200 median vs $586,200.

Median household income in Hawthorne is $118,093 compared to $140,063 in Midland Park (-15.7%). While Midland Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawthorne spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Midland Park.