Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 43.1% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $170,739 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Houston
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Ridgewood, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower