Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 20.4% cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,849 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Allentown
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Perth Amboy, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower