Cost of Living Calculator - Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs Staten Island, New York


The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 32.5% more expensive than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $99,403 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs Staten Island, NY
Compared to Perth Amboy, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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