Baytown, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 14.4% more expensive than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,641 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Houston
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Baytown, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher