Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 11.0% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,103 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Houston
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Charlottesville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower