Roanoke, Virginia vs. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 39.9% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,940 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Perth Amboy
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Perth Amboy, NJ
Compared to Roanoke, Perth Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  72.9% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher