Houston, Texas vs. South Toms River, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Toms River, New Jersey is 1.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,099 in South Toms River, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Toms River, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in South Toms River
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. South Toms River, NJ
Compared to Houston, South Toms River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher