Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 35.5% cheaper than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,395 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Burlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Houston
than in Burlington, Massachusetts
Burlington, MA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Burlington, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower