Friendswood, Texas vs. Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is 1.5% cheaper than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,256 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is cheaper than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Lawrence township (Mercer County)
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs. Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ
Compared to Friendswood, Lawrence Township (Mercer County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher