Houston, Texas vs. Salem, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Jersey is 9.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,366 in Salem, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Jersey is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Salem
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Salem, NJ
Compared to Houston, Salem is:
  Homeowner
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  9.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
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  Personal
  3.6% higher
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