Houston, Texas vs. Secaucus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Secaucus, New Jersey is 45.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,513 in Secaucus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Secaucus, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Secaucus
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Secaucus, NJ
Compared to Houston, Secaucus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher