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Rahway, NJ vs Perth Amboy, NJ

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Are people in Perth Amboy older or younger than people in Rahway?
- The Median Age in Perth Amboy is 3.8 years younger than in Rahway.

Are housing costs cheaper in Perth Amboy or Rahway?
- Perth Amboy housing costs are 2.5% less expensive than Rahway housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Perth Amboy or Rahway?
- The average commute for residents of Perth Amboy is 7.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Rahway.

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.

Things to do in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy, NJ is home to more than 50,000 residents and lies in Middlesex County on the Raritan Bay side of the Arthur Kill waterway across from Staten Island. Perth Amboy features numerous parks such as Waterfront park where visitors can enjoy views of New York City's skyline and take part in different activities or go kayaking or fishing off its pier. Additionally Perth Amboy contains many historic sites dating back to colonial times that are available for tourists to visit year-round.

 Rahway, NJPerth Amboy, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,046329,725,481
 Median Income$81,368  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$387,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.53  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews

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Its a place that  More

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Over 18 years ago

The housing cost is very high. Compare to what the average salary is. Most young people cant afford to live by themselves so they stay at home till they marry or have a  More

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Over 19 years ago

It's getting to expensive to live here in Perth Amboy and all of NJ for that matter!! All the New Yorkers coming here to escape their high cost of living is driving our  More

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