Houston, Texas vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 20.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,063 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Houston, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher