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Perth Amboy, NJ vs Hackensack, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Hackensack or is it cheaper to live in Perth Amboy?
- Hackensack is 13.1% more expensive than Perth Amboy.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hackensack or Perth Amboy?
- Hackensack housing costs are 9.4% more expensive than Perth Amboy housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Perth Amboy or is Health Care more affordable in Hackensack.
- Health related expenses are 0.9% less in Hackensack.
 Perth Amboy, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock141.0100
 Food & Groceries103.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.9100
 Housing119.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$375,400$338,100
 Utilities115  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock144.0100
 Miscellaneous122.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews

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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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Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

hello,welcome!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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