Houston, Texas vs. Apache Junction, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apache Junction, Arizona is 5.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,259 in Apache Junction, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apache Junction, Arizona is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Apache Junction
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Apache Junction, AZ
Compared to Houston, Apache Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower