Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs South Amboy, New Jersey


The cost of living in South Amboy, New Jersey is 21.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,211 in South Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Amboy, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in South Amboy
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs South Amboy, NJ
Compared to Boston, South Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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