Rahway, New Jersey vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 129.3% more expensive than Rahway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $275,207 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rahway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Rahway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Rahway, New Jersey
Rahway, NJ vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Rahway, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  461.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher