Canton, Mississippi vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.3% more expensive than Canton, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,161 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Canton, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Canton, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Houston
than in Canton, Mississippi
Canton, MS vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Canton, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower