Houston, Texas vs. Stavanger, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stavanger, North Dakota is 15.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $109,445 in Stavanger, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stavanger, North Dakota is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Stavanger
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Stavanger, ND
Compared to Houston, Stavanger is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher