Pennington, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 23.5% cheaper than Pennington, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $152,923 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pennington, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Pennington, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Houston
than in Pennington, New Jersey
Pennington, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Pennington, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower