Upper Montclair, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 49.6% cheaper than Upper Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $26,220 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Upper Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Houston
than in Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Upper Montclair, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Upper Montclair, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% lower
      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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower