Houston, Texas vs. Carrollton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carrollton, Texas is 7.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,649 in Carrollton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carrollton, Texas is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Carrollton
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Carrollton, TX
Compared to Houston, Carrollton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower