What is a pro or con of living in Houston, Texascompared to Laurel Springs, New Jersey?

Transportation is 22% more expensive in Houston.

What salary do I need to live in Houston, Texas copmared to Laurel Springs, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Laurel Springs, New Jersey should increase to $51,234 in Houston, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAUREL SPRINGS vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Laurel Springs, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 2.5% more expensive than Laurel Springs, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,234 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel Springs, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Laurel Springs, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
22% more expensive in Houston
than in Laurel Springs, New Jersey

Laurel Springs, NJ vs. Houston, TX

Compared to Laurel Springs, Houston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.9% lower

Commute

22.4% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Laurel Springs, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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