Houston, Texas vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 55.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,853 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Houston, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher