Houston, Texas vs. North Arlington, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Arlington, New Jersey is 36.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,325 in North Arlington, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Arlington, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in North Arlington
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. North Arlington, NJ
Compared to Houston, North Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher