Houston, Texas vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 19.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,942 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Houston, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower