Houston, Texas vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 25.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $104,206 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Houston, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher