Livingston, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 38.9% cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,796 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Houston
than in Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Livingston, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower