Tacoma, Washington vs. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 1.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,984 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Perth Amboy
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Perth Amboy, NJ
Compared to Tacoma, Perth Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.2% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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