Somerville, New Jersey vs. South Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Houston, Texas is 23.9% cheaper than Somerville, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,025 in South Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Houston, Texas is cheaper than Somerville, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in South Houston
than in Somerville, New Jersey
Somerville, NJ vs. South Houston, TX
Compared to Somerville, South Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower