| | Rahway, NJ | Elizabeth, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 129.5 | 129.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.3 | 104.0 | 100 |
| Health | 97.5 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 127.9 | 128.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $387,500 | $440,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,510.0% | 11,350.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 144.8 | 140.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.2 | 110.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Rahway 
2 Reviews
easy access to the city via 2 nj transit train More
I have lived here for five years and commuted into NYC at least once a week. Rahway is a good town for young professionals who work in NYC. There are two train lines More
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Reviews for Elizabeth 1 Reviews
One of the best available transportation near metro NYC, Train to NYC, NEWARK, as well as plenty of Cab services to NEWARK Liberty Airport, plus NJ Transit Buses for More
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