Cincinnati, OH vs Rahway, NJ

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Cincinnati

72.8

#820 nationally

vs

Rahway

69.3

#1231 nationally

Rahway leads in median household income ($86,557 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 32.2 min). Cincinnati leads in cost of living index (88 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cincinnati, OH Rahway, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#820) 69.3 (#1231)
Population 311,097 29,813
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $251,326 $543,122
Median Household Income $46,094 $86,557
Average Commute 23.5 min 32.2 min
Walk Score 50 61
Crime Level Moderate-High 4.9
School Rating 5.6 N/A
Cost of Living Index 88 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+14.9 D+24.2