“Georgia is a much more business-friendly state, where costs are lower across the board,” said James Hughes, also a Rutgers economist.
New Jersey commuters face higher transportation costs in 2025
Commuting in the Garden State will become more expensive starting in 2025. On Jan. 1, tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway will rise 3%. That translates to a 16-cent increase for an average trip within the state....