Houston, Texas vs. Livingston, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Livingston, New Jersey is 63.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,885 in Livingston, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Livingston, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Livingston
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Livingston, NJ
Compared to Houston, Livingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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