Houston, Texas vs. Port Lavaca, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Lavaca, Texas is 19.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $145,319 in Port Lavaca, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Lavaca, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Port Lavaca
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Port Lavaca, TX
Compared to Houston, Port Lavaca 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower