Austin, Texas vs. Highland Park, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, New Jersey is 5.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,915 in Highland Park, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, New Jersey is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Highland Park, NJ
Compared to Austin, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher