Houston, Texas vs. Monmouth Junction, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey is 40.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,366 in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Monmouth Junction
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Monmouth Junction, NJ
Compared to Houston, Monmouth Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher