Houston, Texas vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 76.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $140,984 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Queens
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Houston, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% higher
      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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.9% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher