Atlanta, Georgia vs. Rahway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rahway, New Jersey is 10.6% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $86,271 in Rahway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rahway, New Jersey is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Rahway
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Rahway, NJ
Compared to Atlanta, Rahway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher