Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 44.1% more expensive than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $108,069 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Queens
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Perth Amboy, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher