Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 89.6% more expensive than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $255,899 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, 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
209% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Perth Amboy, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.6% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  331.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.6% higher