Elsmere, Delaware vs. Rahway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rahway, New Jersey is 30.5% more expensive than Elsmere, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $65,264 in Rahway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Elsmere, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rahway, New Jersey is more expensive than Elsmere, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Rahway
than in Elsmere, Delaware
Elsmere, DE vs. Rahway, NJ
Compared to Elsmere, Rahway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  48.4% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower