| | Bayonne, NJ | South Amboy, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 139.5 | 124.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.7 | 104.4 | 100 |
| Health | 99.6 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 153.5 | 126.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $501,600 | $405,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,350.0% | 11,160.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 149.3 | 138.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 113.0 | 123.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Bayonne 
4 Reviews
Shanty Irishmen with explosive tempers who are bone-thin and driving $60,000 pick-up trucks; all too many women are either chain-smokers and/or stuff themselves into a More
Public tranportation is very good,especially if your working in New York More
I have to agree with Dr. Mary on the comment she posted.
I lived in this city for over 50 yrs. with a 10 yr. miss in the 70s.
I'm retiring this year and will be soo More
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Reviews for South Amboy 2 Reviews
The town used to be middle class and affordable but costs are goin up and lower class is movin in time to move More
South Amboy ranked 52 in the top 100 best places to live in NJ in 2008, by NJ Monthly More
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