Passaic, NJ vs Rahway, NJ

Passaic is moderately more affordable than Rahway, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Passaic scores 115 compared to 123 for Rahway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rahway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Passaic is $1,392/month compared to $1,764/month in Rahway — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Passaic has cheaper rent, Rahway actually has lower median home values ($362,300 vs $406,500).

Median household income in Passaic is $56,780 compared to $90,852 in Rahway (-37.5%). While Rahway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Passaic spend roughly 29.4% of their income on rent, more than the 23.3% in Rahway.