Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 5.0% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,277 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Perth Amboy
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Perth Amboy, NJ
Compared to Hackensack, Perth Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower