Atlantic City, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 14.2% more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,982 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Houston
than in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Atlantic City, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower