Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 12.3% cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $92,055 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Salem
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Perth Amboy, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower