Houston, Texas vs. Madison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 68.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,450 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Madison
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Madison, NJ
Compared to Houston, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher