What is a pro or con of living in Perth Amboy, New Jerseycompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Perth Amboy.

What salary do I need to live in Perth Amboy, New Jersey copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,619 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. PERTH AMBOY
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 11.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,619 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Perth Amboy
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Perth Amboy, NJ

Compared to Philadelphia, Perth Amboy is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

6.2% lower

Health

3.2% lower

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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