Houston, Texas vs. Salt Rock, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Rock, West Virginia is 17.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,304 in Salt Rock, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Rock, West Virginia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Salt Rock
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Salt Rock, WV
Compared to Houston, Salt Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower