Houston, Texas vs. Franklin Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin Town, Massachusetts is 43.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $127,303 in Franklin Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Franklin Town
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Franklin Town, MA
Compared to Houston, Franklin Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher