Houston, Texas vs. Manalapan, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manalapan, New Jersey is 44.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,199 in Manalapan, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manalapan, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Manalapan
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Manalapan, NJ
Compared to Houston, Manalapan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher