Houston, Texas vs. Holyoke, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Holyoke, Massachusetts is 2.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,786 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Holyoke, Massachusetts is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Holyoke
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Holyoke, MA
Compared to Houston, Holyoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher