Summit, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 49.0% cheaper than Summit, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $280,582 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Summit, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Summit, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Houston
than in Summit, New Jersey
Summit, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Summit, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower