Austin, Texas vs. Middlesex, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middlesex, New Jersey is 8.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,509 in Middlesex, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlesex, New Jersey is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Middlesex
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Middlesex, NJ
Compared to Austin, Middlesex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher