West Orange, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 28.1% cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $98,446 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Orange, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Houston
than in West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to West Orange, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower