Emerson, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 9.1% cheaper than Emerson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,467 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Emerson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Austin
than in Emerson, New Jersey
Emerson, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Emerson, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower