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


The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 23.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,070 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Perth Amboy
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Perth_Amboy, NJ
Compared to Boston, Perth_Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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