Houston, Texas vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 49.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $374,607 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Houston, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher