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Binghamton, NY vs Rahway, NJ

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Are people in Rahway older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Rahway is 3.4 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rahway or Binghamton?
- Rahway housing costs are 203.0% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rahway or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Rahway is 14.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Rahway?
Rahway, NJ calls itself “The City Where Success Begins” due to its thriving economy made up by light industrial companies like pharmaceuticals or printing plants along with numerous cafes and stores offering unique goods from around the world.

 Binghamton, NYRahway, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,582329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Rahway    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

easy access to the city via 2 nj transit train  More

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Over 16 years ago

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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