Houston, Texas vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 12.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,539 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Houston, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher