Houston, Texas vs. Mount Vernon, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Ohio is 19.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,880 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Ohio is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Mount Vernon, OH
Compared to Houston, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower