Houston, Texas vs. Sylva, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sylva, North Carolina is 8.2% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,916 in Sylva, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sylva, North Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Sylva
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Sylva, NC
Compared to Houston, Sylva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower