Houston, Texas vs. Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 23.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,686 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Poplar Bluff
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Poplar Bluff, MO
Compared to Houston, Poplar Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower