Houston, Texas vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 1.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,761 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Jacksonville, FL
Compared to Houston, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher