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Westfield, NJ vs Perth Amboy, NJ

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Are people in Perth Amboy older or younger than people in Westfield?
- The Median Age in Perth Amboy is 5.2 years younger than in Westfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Perth Amboy or Westfield?
- Perth Amboy housing costs are 59.6% less expensive than Westfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Perth Amboy or Westfield?
- The average commute for residents of Perth Amboy is 17.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Westfield.

Things to do in Westfield?
Westfield ,NJ is an affluent city located in Union County that enjoys an outstanding quality of life for its over 30 thousand inhabitants thanks to top-notch public schools system as well as numerous parks like Mindowaskin Park where visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls or participate in events such as camps or athletic tournaments throughout the year.

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.

 Westfield, NJPerth Amboy, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,046329,725,481
 Median Income$185,319  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$935,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time40.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

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Over 15 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 16 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  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 19 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 20 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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