Houston, Texas vs. Ponca City, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ponca City, Oklahoma is 22.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,775 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponca City, Oklahoma is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Ponca City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Ponca City, OK
Compared to Houston, Ponca City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  66.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower