Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 19.0% more expensive than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,503 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Perth Amboy, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher