Maywood, NJ vs Rahway, NJ

Rahway is moderately more affordable than Maywood, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Maywood scores 139 compared to 123 for Rahway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maywood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maywood is $1,932/month compared to $1,764/month in Rahway — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rahway is more affordable at $362,300 median vs $495,700.

Median household income in Maywood is $119,306 compared to $90,852 in Rahway (+31.3%). While Maywood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maywood spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Rahway.