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Kearny, NJ vs Perth Amboy, NJ

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Are people in Perth Amboy older or younger than people in Kearny?
- The Median Age in Perth Amboy is 2.5 years younger than in Kearny.

Are housing costs cheaper in Perth Amboy or Kearny?
- Perth Amboy housing costs are 18.0% less expensive than Kearny housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Perth Amboy or Kearny?
- The average commute for residents of Perth Amboy is 7.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kearny.

Things to do in Kearny?
Kearny, New Jersey lies within Hudson County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Kearny Museum to La Fortuna Bakery plus dining spots like the El Tango Argentinian Steakhouse.

Things to do in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy, NJ is home to more than 50,000 residents and lies in Middlesex County on the Raritan Bay side of the Arthur Kill waterway across from Staten Island. Perth Amboy features numerous parks such as Waterfront park where visitors can enjoy views of New York City's skyline and take part in different activities or go kayaking or fishing off its pier. Additionally Perth Amboy contains many historic sites dating back to colonial times that are available for tourists to visit year-round.

 Kearny, NJPerth Amboy, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,046329,725,481
 Median Income$76,647  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$461,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.08  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kearny    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

We are so excited to be opening up our non-profit religious goods shop here in Kearny. It is a multicultural community that welcomes the little businessman, and we're  More

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Kearny is a diverse community that is conveniently located close to NYC as well as PA resorts and a short distance from Jersey Shore. There is always something to do  More

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Over 18 years ago

You can leave car windows down when parked  More

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Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews

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Its a place that  More

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Over 18 years ago

The housing cost is very high. Compare to what the average salary is. Most young people cant afford to live by themselves so they stay at home till they marry or have a  More

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Over 19 years ago

It's getting to expensive to live here in Perth Amboy and all of NJ for that matter!! All the New Yorkers coming here to escape their high cost of living is driving our  More

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