Fairborn, Ohio vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 20.9% more expensive than Fairborn, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $96,709 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairborn, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Fairborn, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Houston
than in Fairborn, Ohio
Fairborn, OH vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Fairborn, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower