Newton, NJ vs Roselle, NJ

Newton is moderately more affordable than Roselle, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Newton scores 105 compared to 112 for Roselle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roselle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newton is $1,383/month compared to $1,499/month in Roselle — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newton is more affordable at $282,300 median vs $336,500.

Median household income in Newton is $73,679 compared to $82,967 in Roselle (-11.2%). While Roselle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newton spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Roselle.