Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 4.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,388 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Houston
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Charlotte, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher