Houston, Texas vs. Lewiston, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Idaho is 1.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,995 in Lewiston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Idaho is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Lewiston, ID
Compared to Houston, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower