Berea, South Carolina vs. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 41.1% more expensive than Berea, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,531 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Berea, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is more expensive than Berea, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Perth Amboy
than in Berea, South Carolina
Berea, SC vs. Perth Amboy, NJ
Compared to Berea, Perth Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher