Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 15.5% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,572 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Houston
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Greensboro, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher