Durham, North Carolina vs. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 19.8% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $143,754 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in Perth Amboy
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Perth Amboy, NJ
Compared to Durham, Perth Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher