Houston, Texas vs. Bethel, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Vermont is 0.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,634 in Bethel, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Vermont is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Bethel
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Bethel, VT
Compared to Houston, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% lower
      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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher