Houston, Texas vs. Elkin, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkin, North Carolina is 18.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,497 in Elkin, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkin, North Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Elkin
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Elkin, NC
Compared to Houston, Elkin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower