Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 33.9% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $103,833 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Houston
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Jersey City, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower