What is a pro or con of living in Houston, Texascompared to Big Spring, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 101% more expensive in Houston.

What salary do I need to live in Houston, Texas copmared to Big Spring, Texas?

A salary of $75,000 in Big Spring, Texas should increase to $96,012 in Houston, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIG SPRING vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Big Spring, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 28.0% more expensive than Big Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,012 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Houston
than in Big Spring, Texas

Big Spring, TX vs. Houston, TX

Compared to Big Spring, Houston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

95.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

74.0% higher

Health

16.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Big Spring, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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