Houston, Texas vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 13.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,691 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Houston, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower