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Perth Amboy, NJ vs Norwalk, CT

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Are people in Norwalk older or younger than people in Perth Amboy?
- The Median Age in Norwalk is 4.7 years older than in Perth Amboy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwalk or Perth Amboy?
- Norwalk housing costs are 39.6% more expensive than Perth Amboy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwalk or Perth Amboy?
- The average commute for residents of Norwalk is 3.2 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 Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

 Perth Amboy, NJNorwalk, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,821329,725,481
 Median Income$53,750  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$378,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%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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Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  More

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