El Paso, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.5% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $18,867 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Houston
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to El Paso, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher