Altoona, Alabama vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 13.0% more expensive than Altoona, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $35,497 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Altoona, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Houston
than in Altoona, Alabama
Altoona, AL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Altoona, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher