Trenton, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 1.2% cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $74,069 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Houston
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Trenton, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower