Fort Stockton, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 22.0% more expensive than Fort Stockton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,475 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Stockton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Fort Stockton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Houston
than in Fort Stockton, Texas
Fort_Stockton, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Fort_Stockton, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher