Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Kentwood, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kentwood, Michigan is 20.9% cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,555 in Kentwood, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kentwood, Michigan is cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Kentwood
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs. Kentwood, MI
Compared to Perth Amboy, Kentwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower