Houston, Texas vs. Merrimack, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrimack, New Hampshire is 19.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $239,581 in Merrimack, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrimack, New Hampshire is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Merrimack
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Merrimack, NH
Compared to Houston, Merrimack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher