Houston, Texas vs. South Hadley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Hadley, Massachusetts is 2.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,885 in South Hadley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Hadley, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in South Hadley
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. South Hadley, MA
Compared to Houston, South Hadley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher