Hilo, Hawaii vs. Rahway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rahway, New Jersey is 3.9% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $48,054 in Rahway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rahway, New Jersey is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Rahway
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Rahway, NJ
Compared to Hilo, Rahway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% lower
      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
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.6% lower
  Commute
  69.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower