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JERSEY CITY vs. HOUSTON
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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
$34,391
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
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
9.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
61.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.8% lower
Commute
22.6% lower
Health
4.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.7% lower
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