Martinsville, NJ vs Westfield, NJ

Martinsville is moderately more affordable than Westfield, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Martinsville scores 163 compared to 183 for Westfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Martinsville is $2,183/month compared to $2,211/month in Westfield — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Martinsville is more affordable at $702,700 median vs $930,500.

Median household income in Martinsville is $206,839 compared to $212,700 in Westfield (-2.8%). Westfield 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 Martinsville spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Westfield.