Houston, Texas vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 21.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,319 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Houston, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower