What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Perth Amboy, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Perth Amboy, New Jersey?

A salary of $62,000 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey should increase to $62,637 in Tacoma, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PERTH AMBOY vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 1.0% more expensive than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,637 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Perth Amboy, NJ vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Perth Amboy, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.9% lower

Commute

10.4% lower

Health

10.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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