Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 28.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $96,476 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Perth Amboy
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Perth Amboy, NJ
Compared to Albuquerque, Perth Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher