Sparta, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 25.4% cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,305 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Houston
than in Sparta, New Jersey
Sparta, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Sparta, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower