What is a pro or con of living in Hamilton, Montanacompared to Houston, Texas?

Transportation is 34% cheaper in Hamilton.

What salary do I need to live in Hamilton, Montana copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $99,000 in Houston, Texas could decrease to $96,719 in Hamilton, Montana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUSTON vs. HAMILTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Houston, Texas vs. Hamilton, Montana

Q: Is it expensive to live in Hamilton, Montana compared to Houston, Texas?

Overall, Hamilton, Montana is cheaper than Houston, Texas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamilton, Montana is 2.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,719 in Hamilton, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hamilton, Montana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
34% cheaper in Hamilton
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. Hamilton, MT

Compared to Houston, Hamilton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.3% lower

Commute

34.2% lower

Health

6.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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