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Perth Amboy, NJ vs North Brunswick, NJ

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Are people in North Brunswick older or younger than people in Perth Amboy?
- The Median Age in North Brunswick is 1.3 years older than in Perth Amboy.

Are housing costs cheaper in North Brunswick or Perth Amboy?
- North Brunswick housing costs are 10.8% more expensive than Perth Amboy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, North Brunswick or Perth Amboy?
- The average commute for residents of North Brunswick is 9.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Perth Amboy.

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.

Things to do in North Brunswick?
North Brunswick, New Jersey sits within Middlesex county offering people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Heldrich Hotel to North Brunswick Public Library along with multiple restaurants including Indian Spice Bistro.

 Perth Amboy, NJNorth Brunswick, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,652329,725,481
 Median Income$53,750  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$378,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.67  Unlock26.38
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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