Houston, Texas vs. Lancaster, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, New York is 7.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,414 in Lancaster, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New York is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Lancaster, NY
Compared to Houston, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower