Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Short Hills, New Jersey


The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 166.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $279,267 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
601% more expensive in Short Hills
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Houston, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.0% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  683.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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