Houston, Texas vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Virginia is 16.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,387 in Petersburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Virginia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Petersburg, VA
Compared to Houston, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher