Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 62.4% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $22,559 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Houston
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Short Hills, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower