Kearny, New Jersey vs. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 7.2% cheaper than Kearny, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $46,423 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearny, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is cheaper than Kearny, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Perth Amboy
than in Kearny, New Jersey
Kearny, NJ vs. Perth_Amboy, NJ
Compared to Kearny, Perth_Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher