Houston, Texas vs. West Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 39.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $208,743 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in West Orange
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. West Orange, NJ
Compared to Houston, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher