New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.8% cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $49,913 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Houston
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to New Brunswick, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower