Houston, Texas vs. Columbus, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Texas is 10.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,529 in Columbus, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Columbus
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Columbus, TX
Compared to Houston, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
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  Personal
  1.9% lower
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