Houston, Texas vs. Monmouth Beach, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey is 73.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,754 in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monmouth Beach, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Monmouth Beach
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Monmouth Beach, NJ
Compared to Houston, Monmouth Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher