Perth Amboy, NJ vs Terrell, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 122). Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 10.7). Terrell leads in median household income ($61,513 vs $56,239).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Perth Amboy, NJ | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1490) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 55,249 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,481 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $56,239 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Perth Amboy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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