Middletown, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 12.5% cheaper than Middletown, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $175,069 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Middletown, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Houston
than in Middletown, New Jersey
Middletown, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Middletown, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower