Houston, Texas vs. Richmond, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Texas is 12.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $22,492 in Richmond, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Texas is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Richmond
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Richmond, TX
Compared to Houston, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher