Houston, Texas vs. West Long Branch, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Long Branch, New Jersey is 40.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $105,393 in West Long Branch, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Long Branch, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in West Long Branch
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. West Long Branch, NJ
Compared to Houston, West Long Branch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher