Cost of Living Calculator - Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 4.2% cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,860 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Portland
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs Portland, ME
Compared to Perth Amboy, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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