Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Rahway, New Jersey


The cost of living in Rahway, New Jersey is 8.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $45,695 in Rahway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rahway, New Jersey is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Rahway
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Rahway, NJ
Compared to Portland, Rahway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.1% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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