Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Absecon, New Jersey


The cost of living in Absecon, New Jersey is 5.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,995 in Absecon, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Absecon, New Jersey is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Absecon
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Absecon, NJ
Compared to Houston, Absecon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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