Princeton, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 35.5% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,587 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Houston
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Princeton, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower