Houston, Texas vs. Helen, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $44,764 in Helen, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helen, Georgia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Helen
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Helen, GA
Compared to Houston, Helen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower